Korean word

쇠

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoe

Meaning

  • nouniron

Example

문 손잡이는 쇠로 되어 있어서 튼튼해요.mun son ja bi neun soe ro toe eo i sseo seo teun teun hae yo

The door handle is made of iron, so it is sturdy.

Illustration for 쇠 (iron)

More examples

창문에 쇠창살이 있어서 안전해요.chang mu ne soe chang ssa ri i sseo seo an jeon hae yo

The window has iron bars, so it is safe.

Core concept

Hard metal used to make sturdy everyday objects such as handles, tools, and knives.

Common phrases

  • 쇠문soe mun

    iron door

  • 쇠젓가락soe jeot kka rak

    metal chopsticks

  • 쇠창살soe chang ssal

    iron bars

Similar words

철cheol: A formal material name covering types such as cast iron and steel.
금속keumsok: A general name for hard, often shiny materials that conduct heat and electricity.

Definition in Korean

문 손잡이나 칼같이 생활에서 쓰이는 물건을 만드는 데 쓰이는 단단한 금속을 이르는 말.mun son ja bi na kal ga chi saeng hwa re seo sseu i neun mul geo neul man deu neun te sseu i neun tan dan han keum so geul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This native Korean word traditionally refers to metal used for tools and household objects, while a Sino-Korean term is common in technical discussions of the element iron.

Usage tips

  • English iron often suggests the chemical element, but this word commonly labels a practical metal material in everyday descriptions.

Other meanings

  • metalnoun

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