Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Laundry" in Korean: 빨래
빨래ppallae
Laundry in Korean is 빨래 (ppallae). 빨래 is laundry or the activity of washing clothes; 세탁 is a more formal related noun.
An everyday statement
오늘은 빨래를 해야 해요.oneureun ppallaereul haeya haeyo.
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How to pronounce 빨래
Say it
ppallae
/p͈alɾɛ/
빨래 (ppallae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 빨래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Laundry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 빨래ppallae | Laundry Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 빨래를 널다ppallaereul neolda | hang laundry out A useful combination with 빨래. | A useful combination with 빨래. |
| 빨래를ppallaereul | Laundry (as an object) Use 를 when 빨래 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 빨래 is the object of an action. |
How to use 빨래 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘은 빨래를 해야 해요.
oneureun ppallaereul haeya haeyo.
I need to do laundry today.
This sentence uses 빨래 in the laundry sense.
- 2A different situation
빨래를 밖에 널었어요.
ppallaereul bakke neoreosseoyo.
I hung the laundry outside.
This sentence uses 빨래 in the laundry sense.
- 3A useful question or update
빨래가 아직 안 말랐어요.
ppallaega ajik an mallasseoyo.
The laundry is not dry yet.
This sentence uses 빨래 in the laundry sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 빨래
Incorrect: 오늘은 빨래을 해야 해요.
Correct: 오늘은 빨래를 해야 해요.
When practicing laundry, use the correct particle or copula after 빨래; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 빨래이에요.
Correct: 빨래예요.
When practicing laundry, when identifying something as 빨래, use 빨래예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
빨래 is laundry or the activity of washing clothes; 세탁 is a more formal related noun. The combination 빨래를 널다 (ppallaereul neolda) means hang laundry out.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 빨래
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘은 빨래를 해야 해요.
oneureun ppallaereul haeya haeyo.
I need to do laundry today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
빨래를 밖에 널었어요.
ppallaereul bakke neoreosseoyo.
I hung the laundry outside.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Laundry" in Korean
What does 빨래 mean in Korean?
Laundry in Korean is 빨래 (ppallae). 빨래 is laundry or the activity of washing clothes; 세탁 is a more formal related noun.
How do I use 빨래를 널다?
빨래를 널다 (ppallaereul neolda) means hang laundry out. 빨래 is laundry or the activity of washing clothes; 세탁 is a more formal related noun.
Which object particle goes after 빨래?
The object form is 빨래를 because 빨래 ends in a vowel.
How is 빨래 pronounced?
빨래 (ppallae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 빨래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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