How do you say "glue" in Korean?

접착제

jeopchakje

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "glue" is 접착제 (jeopchakje).

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Pronunciation

"jeopchakje" is spoken almost exactly as spelled, with the emphasis sitting lightly on the first syllable and the rest following quickly.

Writing and usage

접착제 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그녀는 조각들을 접착제로 붙였다.

geunyeoneun jogakdeureul jeopchakjero butyeotda.

She stuck the pieces together with glue.

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How to remember 접착제

"jeopchakje" sounds a little like it could be describing a glue itself, so picture one the moment you say it.

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Questions about 접착제

How do you pronounce 접착제?

"jeopchakje" is spoken almost exactly as spelled, with the emphasis sitting lightly on the first syllable and the rest following quickly.

Is 접착제 formal or casual?

접착제 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 접착제 written in Korean?

접착제 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jeopchakje.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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