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How do you say "rubber band" in Korean?
고무줄
gomujul
In Korean, "rubber band" is 고무줄.
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Pronunciation
Gomujul is three syllables, 'goh-moo-jool.' Each syllable is clear, with stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Gomujul combines gomu (rubber) with jul (string/cord). It's a logical compound for this item.
Example sentence
고무줄로 모음을 묶어요.
I tie things together with a rubber band.
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How to remember 고무줄
Gomu means rubber and jul means string or cord, so a rubber band is a rubber string.
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Questions about 고무줄
How do you say "rubber band" in Korean?
In Korean, "rubber band" is 고무줄. It is a noun.
How is 고무줄 written in Korean?
Gomujul combines gomu (rubber) with jul (string/cord). It's a logical compound for this item.
How is 고무줄 used in a sentence?
Use 고무줄 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 고무줄로 모음을 묶어요. (I tie things together with a rubber band.).
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