Korean word

손수건

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonsugeon

Meaning

  • nounhandkerchief

Example

외출할 때 손수건을 꼭 챙겨요.oe chul hal ttae son su geo neul kkok chaeng gyeo yo

When I go out, I always bring a handkerchief.

Illustration for 손수건 (handkerchief)

More examples

땀을 닦으려고 손수건을 꺼냈다.tta meul ta kkeu ryeo go son su geo neul kkeo naet tta

I pulled out a handkerchief to wipe my sweat.

Core concept

A small square of cloth folded away in a pocket for keeping hands or the face clean.

Common phrases

  • 손수건을 챙기다son su geo neul chaeng gi da

    bring a handkerchief

  • 손수건으로 닦다son su geo neu ro tak tta

    wipe with a handkerchief

  • 손수건을 건네다son su geo neul keon ne da

    hand over a handkerchief

Similar words

수건sugeon: A cloth used to dry the body, hands, or other wet surfaces.
티슈tisyu: Thin disposable paper from a box or packet for wiping the hands or face.

Definition in Korean

손수건은 주머니에 넣어 휴대하는 작은 천으로, 필요할 때 손이나 얼굴을 닦는 데 쓰인다.son su geo neun chu meo ni e neo eo hyu dae ha neun cha geun cheo neu ro pi ryo hal ttae so ni na eol gu reul tang neun te sseu in da

Word origin

손수건 (sonsugeon, "handkerchief") is built from 손 (son, "hand") and 수건 (sugeon, "towel"), naming a towel-like cloth used with the hand.

Usage tips

  • This item is useful to carry on outings because it handles small cleanups without taking up much space.

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