Korean word

나이프

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaipeu

Meaning

  • nounknife

Example

상대방이 나이프를 꺼내서 놀랐어요.sang dae bang i na i peu reul kkeo nae seo nol la sseo yo

I was surprised when the other person pulled out a knife.

Illustration for 나이프 (knife)

More examples

저녁 준비를 하며 식탁에 나이프를 놓았어요.cheo nyeok chun bi reul ha myeo sik ta ge na i peu reul no a sseo yo

I put a knife on the table as I prepared dinner.

Core concept

A handled sharp blade used to cut food at a table or in the kitchen.

Common phrases

  • 주방용 나이프chu bang yong na i peu

    cooking knife

  • 식탁용 나이프sik ta gyong na i peu

    dining knife

Similar words

칼kal: A general cutting tool with a sharp blade for use in the kitchen or elsewhere.
식칼sikkal: A large kitchen knife used to cut meat, vegetables, and other ingredients.
과도kwado: A small knife used to peel fruit, remove bread crusts, and slice food precisely.

Definition in Korean

테이블에서 식사하거나 요리할 때 재료를 자르는 데 쓰는 도구te i beu re seo sik ssa ha geo na yo ri hal ttae chae ryo reul cha reu neun te sseu neun to gu

Word origin

It is a Korean borrowing from English knife, with its form adapted to Korean pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • For table settings and Western-style meals, this word often appears in the familiar pairing of a knife and a fork.

Related words

  • 나이프날naipeunalknife bladenoun
  • 나이프질naipeujilknife usenoun

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