Korean Conversation · Level 141
15 words
Korean word
가위
Pronunciation
Romanizationkawi
Meaning
- nounscissors
Example
종이를 자르려면 가위를 사용하세요.chong i reul cha reu ryeo myeon ka wi reul sa yong ha se yo
Use scissors to cut paper.
More examples
아이가 만지지 않도록 가위를 치워 두세요.a i ga man ji ji an to rok ka wi reul chi wo tu se yo
Put the scissors away so the child cannot touch them.
Core concept
Two blades cross and meet at a pivot, turning a hand movement into a clean cut.
Common phrases
가위를 사용하다ka wi reul sa yong ha da
use scissors
가위를 버리다ka wi reul peo ri da
throw away scissors
가위를 보관하다ka wi reul po gwan ha da
store scissors
Similar words
가위바위보kawibawibo: A hand shape with two raised fingers used as a move in a choosing game.
칼kal: A sharp-edged hand tool used to cut food or other things.
커터keoteo: A small hand tool with an exposed blade for cutting paper or cardboard.
Definition in Korean
종이나 천을 자르기 위해 손으로 잡아 두 날을 서로 맞대어 사용하는 도구.chong i na cheo neul cha reu gi wi hae so neu ro cha ba tu na reul seo ro mat ttae eo sa yong ha neun to gu
Word origin
This is a native Korean word, and no certain older word formation is established for learners.
Usage tips
- English usually treats scissors as a plural noun, while Korean does not require a plural ending, so context shows whether one or more are meant.
Other meanings
- sleep paralysisnoun
Related words
- 가위질kawijilcutting with scissorsnoun