거품
geopum[kʌ̹pʰum]
The English phrase "bubbles" is translated into Korean as 거품 (geopum).
거품 refers to small globes of gas that form in a liquid. It is also used metaphorically to describe "bubbles" in economics or speculative markets.
How do you pronounce it?
geopum
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 방울 to mean bubbles. 방울 refers to small droplets or beads, whereas 거품 refers to the foamy substance or gas bubbles.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'bubble' in the sense of a protected social environment, Korean speakers typically use the English word 'bubble' written in hangul as 버블 instead of 거품.
- The word 거품 can also describe the white foam at the mouth of a person or animal, often used in descriptions of rabies or extreme anger.
- The word 거품 was recorded as 더품 in the 1459 text Worin seokbo, showing how the initial consonant shifted over centuries.
Examples in context
- 탄산음료에 거품이 생겼어요.tan-san-eum-ryo-e geo-peum-i saeng-gyeot-eo-yo.Bubbles formed in the soda.
- 욕조에 거품이 가득해요.yok-jo-e geo-peum-i ga-deuk-hae-yo.The bathtub is full of bubbles.
Example conversation
Ji-hun and Ji-eun are washing dishes together.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 거품이 너무 많아요.Jieun ssi, geopumi neomu manayo.Ji-eun, there are too many bubbles.
- 지은 Ji-eun세제를 많이 넣었나 봐요.sejeleul mani neoeonna bwayo.I think I put in too much detergent.
- 지훈 Ji-hun물로 빨리 헹구세요.mullo ppalli haengguseyo.Rinse it quickly with water.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 지금 헹굴게요.ne, jigeum haenggulgeyo.Yes, I will rinse it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 거품, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 거품, CC BY-SA 4.0.
