Korean Conversation · Level 310
15 words
Korean word
손소독제
Pronunciation
Romanizationsonsodokjje
Meaning
- nounhand sanitizer
Example
외출하기 전에 손소독제를 사용하세요.oe chul ha gi cheo ne son so dok jje reul sa yong ha se yo
Use hand sanitizer before going out.
More examples
회의실 입구에 손소독제가 놓여 있었어요.hoe ui sil ip kku e son so dok jje ga no yeo i sseo sseo yo
Hand sanitizer was placed at the entrance to the meeting room.
Core concept
A liquid or gel rubbed onto the hands to reduce germs and keep them clean.
Common phrases
손소독제 사용son so dok jje sa yong
use hand sanitizer
손소독제 휴대son so dok jje hyu dae
carry hand sanitizer
손소독제를 뿌리다son so dok jje reul ppu ri da
spray hand sanitizer
Similar words
손세정제sonsejeongje: A liquid or foam for washing hands removes dirt and oil from the skin.
소독제sodokjje: A chemical liquid or product used on objects and equipment kills or reduces germs on their surfaces.
알코올겔alkoolgel: An alcohol-based gel is rubbed onto the hands to reduce germs and help keep them clean.
비누pinu: A solid or liquid cleanser makes foam with water and removes dirt and oil from skin or objects.
Definition in Korean
손소독제는 손의 세균을 없애기 위해 손에 바르는 소독용 액체나 젤을 이르는 말이다.son so dok jje neun so nui se gyu neul eop ssae gi wi hae so ne pa reu neun so do gyong aek che na che reul i reu neun ma ri da
Word origin
The compound joins the Korean word 손 (son, "hand") with the Sino-Korean term 소독제 (sodokjje, "disinfectant"), creating the transparent meaning of a disinfectant for hands.
Usage tips
- A useful everyday contrast is that hand soap is usually rinsed with water, while this product is often used when no sink is available.