Korean Conversation · Level 136
15 words
Korean word
고무
Pronunciation
Romanizationkomu
Meaning
- nounrubber
Example
주방에서 고무 장갑을 사용해요.chu bang e seo ko mu chang ga beul sa yong hae yo
We use rubber gloves in the kitchen.
More examples
비 오는 날에는 고무장화를 신어요.pi o neun na re neun ko mu jang hwa reul si neo yo
On rainy days, I wear rubber boots.
Core concept
An elastic material that stretches and returns to its original shape.
Common phrases
고무장화ko mu jang hwa
rubber boots
고무타이어ko mu ta i eo
rubber tires
고무밴드ko mu baen deu
rubber band
Similar words
고무줄komujul: A stretchy loop used to hold papers or small items together.
고무장갑komujanggap: Waterproof gloves made of flexible rubber for cleaning or food preparation.
고무마개komumagae: A soft rubber stopper used to seal the opening of a bottle or container.
Definition in Korean
늘어나고 다시 원래대로 돌아오는 탄성을 가진 천연 또는 합성 재료를 가리키며, 고무장갑·고무줄처럼 재료 이름으로 쓰인다.neu reo na go ta si wol lae dae ro to ra o neun tan seong eul ka jin cheo nyeon tto neun hap sseong chae ryo reul ka ri ki myeo ko mu jang gap ko mu jul cheo reom chae ryo i reu meu ro sseu in da
Word origin
The term entered Korean through Japanese and is generally traced to Portuguese goma and related European words for gum or resin.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, this material name often appears inside compounds for objects made from it, which helps learners recognize new vocabulary.
Related words
- 고무제품komujepumrubber productsnoun
- 합성고무hapsseonggomusynthetic rubbernoun