Korean word

가루

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaru

Meaning

  • nounpowder

Example

수프에 가루를 넣고 저었어요.su peu e ka ru reul neo ko cheo eo sseo yo

I put the powder in the soup and stirred it.

Illustration for 가루 (powder)

More examples

책상 위에 가루가 흩어져 있어요.chaek ssang wi e ka ru ga heu seo jeo i sseo yo

Powder is scattered across the desk.

Core concept

A fine substance formed when a solid is broken into very small pieces.

Common phrases

  • 가루를 붓다ka ru reul put tta

    pour powder in

  • 가루가 날리다ka ru ga nal li da

    powder blows around

  • 가루를 묻히다ka ru reul mu chi da

    coat with powder

Similar words

밀가루milgaru: A fine white cooking ingredient made by grinding wheat.
알갱이algaengi: A single small grain or particle of a substance.
먼지meonji: Tiny particles that float in air or settle on surfaces.
부스러기puseureogi: Small pieces broken off food or other solid objects.

Definition in Korean

물체가 가늘게 부서지거나 갈려서 된 분말 상태의 물건을 이르는 말.mul che ga ka neul ge pu seo ji geo na kal lyeo seo toen pun mal sang tae ui mul geo neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word's origin is uncertain, but its long-standing meaning centers on material reduced to a fine form by crushing or grinding.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English terms such as flour or dust, powder is a useful broad comparison because it can describe fine materials used in both cooking and other everyday settings.

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