Korean Conversation · Level 187
15 words
Korean word
칫솔
Pronunciation
Romanizationchitssol
Meaning
- nountoothbrush
Example
칫솔을 샀어요.chit sso reul sa sseo yo
I bought a toothbrush.
More examples
칫솔으로 이를 닦았어요.chit sso reu ro i reul ta kka sseo yo
I brushed my teeth with a toothbrush.
Core concept
A small bristled tool held in the hand to scrub the teeth and gums clean.
Common phrases
칫솔을 사다chit sso reul sa da
buy a toothbrush
칫솔으로 이를 닦다chit sso reu ro i reul tak tta
brush one's teeth with a toothbrush
칫솔을 교체하다chit sso reul kyo che ha da
replace a toothbrush
Similar words
칫솔질chitssoljil: The act of rubbing the teeth with a brush to remove dirt.
치약chiyak: A smooth paste or gel used on the teeth for cleaning.
Definition in Korean
손잡이가 있고 솔로 이루어져 치아와 잇몸을 문질러 닦는 도구.son ja bi ga it kko sol lo i ru eo jeo chi a wa in mo meul mun jil leo tang neun to gu
Word origin
The compound 칫솔 (chitssol, "toothbrush") joins 칫 (chit, "tooth") with 솔 (ssol, "brush"), making the word's meaning easy to remember.
Usage tips
- Korean learners often meet this word in everyday routines, especially when discussing bathroom items or preparing a travel bag.
Related words
- 칫솔질chitssoljiltoothbrushingnoun
- 칫솔질하다chitssoljilhadabrush one's teethverb
- 칫솔모chitssolmotoothbrush bristlesnoun