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15 words
Korean word
스프레이
Pronunciation
Romanizationseupeurei
Meaning
- nounspray
Example
방에 스프레이를 뿌리지 마세요.pang e seu peu re i reul ppu ri ji ma se yo
Don't spray in the room.
More examples
머리에 헤어 스프레이를 뿌렸더니 스타일이 오래 유지돼요.meo ri e he eo seu peu re i reul ppu ryeot tteo ni seu ta i ri o rae yu ji dwae yo
After I sprayed hairspray on my hair, the style stayed in place for a long time.
Core concept
A fine mist used to spread liquid for purposes such as scenting, freshening, or pest control.
Common phrases
스프레이를 뿌리다seu peu re i reul ppu ri da
spray
헤어 스프레이he eo seu peu re i
hairspray
스프레이 캔seu peu re i kaen
spray can
Similar words
분무기punmugi: A tool that turns liquid into a fine mist using a pump or electric power.
스프레이캔seupeureikaen: A portable metal container that sends its contents out under pressure.
분무punmu: The act of spreading liquid over a wide area as a fine mist.
Definition in Korean
액체를 안개처럼 뿌려서 퍼지게 하는 제품 또는 그 내용물을 가리키는 명사로, 향수·탈취제·살충제 등 다양한 용도로 쓰인다.aek che reul an gae cheo reom ppu ryeo seo peo ji ge ha neun che pum tto neun keu nae yong mu reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro hyang su tal chwi je sal chung je teung ta yang han yong do ro sseu in da
Word origin
The word comes directly from English spray, retaining the idea of scattering liquid through the air in small droplets.
Usage tips
- When using one indoors, the mist can affect people nearby, so avoiding crowded rooms and public transport is a useful real-world usage habit.
Related words
- 헤어스프레이heeoseupeureihairspraynoun
- 스프레이캔seupeureikaenspray cannoun
- 스프레이액seupeureiaekspray liquidnoun