Korean word

세탁물

Pronunciation

Romanizationsetangmul

Meaning

  • nounlaundry

Example

베란다에 세탁물이 널려 있어요.pe ran da e se tang mu ri neol lyeo i sseo yo

The laundry is hanging on the balcony.

Illustration for 세탁물 (laundry)

More examples

세탁물을 세탁기에 넣었어요.se tang mu reul se tak kki e neo eo sseo yo

I put the laundry in the washing machine.

Core concept

A group of clothes, towels, bedding, and other items waiting to be washed.

Common phrases

  • 세탁물을 널다se tang mu reul neol da

    hang out the laundry

  • 세탁물을 개다se tang mu reul kae da

    fold the laundry

  • 세탁물이 쌓이다se tang mu ri ssa i da

    laundry piles up

  • 세탁물을 세탁기에 넣다se tang mu reul se tak kki e neo ta

    put the laundry in the washing machine

Similar words

빨래ppallae: Washing clothes or bedding as a household chore, along with the items being cleaned.
옷ot: Wearable clothing used to cover, protect, or decorate the body.

Definition in Korean

세탁물은 세탁해야 할 옷과 수건·이불 등 세탁 대상이 되는 물건을 통틀어 이르는 말이다.se tang mu reun se ta kae ya hal ot kkwa su geon i bul teung se tak tae sang i toe neun mul geo neul tong teu reo i reu neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines 세탁 (setang, "washing") with 물 (mul, "thing") to describe things meant for washing.

Usage tips

  • English laundry can mean the items being washed or the washing itself, while this Korean noun focuses on the items.

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