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15 words
Korean word
바늘
Pronunciation
Romanizationpaneul
Meaning
- nounneedle
Example
단추를 붙이려면 바늘이 필요해.tan chu reul pu chi ryeo myeon pa neu ri pi ryo hae
A needle is needed to attach the button.
More examples
간호사가 주사 바늘을 준비했다.kan ho sa ga chu sa pa neu reul chun bi haet tta
The nurse prepared a hypodermic needle.
Core concept
A thin, hard tool with a sharp point, used to pass thread through fabric or pierce something.
Common phrases
바늘에 실을 꿰다pa neu re si reul kkwe da
thread a needle
바늘로 꿰매다pa neul lo kkwe mae da
stitch with a needle
주사 바늘chu sa pa neul
hypodermic needle
Similar words
재봉바늘chaebongbaneul: A fine, pointed tool that joins cloth by drawing thread through it.
주사바늘chusabaneul: A hollow, pointed tool that carries medicine into the body.
Definition in Korean
가늘고 단단한 재질로 만들어져 끝이 날카로운 도구로서 실을 꿰어 바느질하거나 의료·기계적 목적으로 물체를 찌르는 데 쓰인다.ka neul go tan dan han chae jil lo man deu reo jeo kkeu si nal ka ro un to gu ro seo si reul kkwe eo pa neu jil ha geo na ui ryo ki gye jeok mok jjeo geu ro mul che reul jji reu neun te sseu in da
Word origin
This is a native Korean word, but its deeper historical origin is uncertain, so its form must be learned as the established name for this pointed tool.
Usage tips
- In Korean, the surrounding context shows whether the word refers to sewing, medical use, or a machine, so it is not limited to clothing work.
Related words
- 바느질paneujilneedleworknoun
- 바늘구멍paneulgumeongeye of a needlenoun
- 주사바늘chusabaneulhypodermic needlenoun