Korean word

빗물

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinmul

Meaning

  • nounrainwater

Example

옷이 빗물에 젖었어요.o si pin mu re cheo jeo sseo yo

The clothes got wet from rainwater.

Illustration for 빗물 (rainwater)

More examples

옥상에 빗물을 받아 정원에 물을 주었어요.ok ssang e pin mu reul pa da cheong wo ne mu reul chu eo sseo yo

I collected rainwater on the roof and watered the garden.

Core concept

Rain collected on or flowing from the ground, roofs, or other surfaces.

Common phrases

  • 빗물로 물을 주다pin mul lo mu reul chu da

    water using rainwater

  • 빗물이 새다pin mu ri sae da

    rainwater leaking

  • 빗물을 받아 쓰다pin mu reul pa da sseu da

    collect and use rainwater

Similar words

비pi: Water droplets that fall from clouds and make the ground or objects wet.
물mul: The clear natural liquid used for drinking, washing, cooking, and supporting life.

Definition in Korean

내린 비가 모이거나 흘러서 생긴 물을 가리킨다.nae rin pi ga mo i geo na heul leo seo saeng gin mu reul ka ri kin da

Word origin

It is a native Korean compound of the words for rain and water, with a traditional linking consonant inserted between them.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for separating rain as weather from the water that has fallen and can wet clothes or collect on surfaces.

Related words

  • 빗물통pinmultongrainwater storage tanknoun
  • 빗물처리pinmulcheorirainwater treatmentnoun

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