빨래

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. From 빨다 (ppalda, “wash, clean”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [p͈a̠ɭɭɛ] ~ [p͈a̠ɭɭe̞]
• Phonetic hangul: [빨래/빨레]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	ppallae
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	ppallae
McCune–Reischauer?	ppallae
Yale Romanization?	ppallay

Noun

Derived verbs

Active	빨래하다

빨래 • (ppallae)

1. laundry

   Synonym: 세탁(洗濯) (setak)

Derived terms

Derived terms

• 빨랫감 (ppallaetgam, “laundry”)
• 빨랫줄 (ppallaetjul, “clothesline”)
• 빨래집게 (ppallaejipge, “clothespin”)
• 빨래통(桶) (ppallaetong, “washtub”)