Korean word

빨래

Pronunciation

Romanizationppallae

Meaning

  • nounlaundry

Example

오늘은 빨래를 할 거예요.o neu reun ppal lae reul hal kkeo ye yo

I will do the laundry today.

Illustration for 빨래 (laundry)

More examples

지금 빨래를 개고 있어요.chi geum ppal lae reul kae go i sseo yo

I am folding the laundry now.

Core concept

Clothes or bedding gathered for washing, together with the chore of cleaning them in water and detergent.

Common phrases

  • 빨래를 개다ppal lae reul kae da

    fold the laundry

  • 빨래를 세탁기에 넣다ppal lae reul se tak kki e neo ta

    put the laundry in the washing machine

  • 빨래를 맡기다ppal lae reul mat kki da

    entrust the laundry

Similar words

세탁setak: The process of removing dirt and stains from fabric with water and detergent.
세탁기setakkki: A machine that washes and rinses clothes with water.
세탁소setaksso: A shop that cleans clothes and may mend or press them for a fee.
빨래방ppallaebang: A public facility where washing machines and dryers are available for shared use.

Definition in Korean

옷과 침구 등을 물과 세제로 씻어 깨끗하게 하는 일이나 그렇게 씻긴 물건ot kkwa chim gu teung eul mul gwa se je ro ssi seo kkae kkeu ta ge ha neun i ri na keu reo ke ssit kkin mul geon

Word origin

The word is native Korean rather than a recent English loan, and its history is tied to a native verb meaning to wash.

Usage tips

  • Its broad everyday use helps learners connect a household task with the items involved, while English often separates those ideas more clearly.

Other meanings

  • clothes to washnoun

Related words

  • 빨래하다ppallaehadado the laundryverb
  • 빨랫감ppallaetkkamclothes to washnoun
  • 빨래방ppallaebanglaundromatnoun

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