빗
bit[pit̚]
The English word "comb" translates to Korean as 빗 (bit).
빗 is a noun referring to a toothed implement used for grooming the hair.
Meaning: toothed implement for grooming the hair (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the act of combing, you can use the noun 빗질. For the action itself, while 빗다 is the base verb, the compound verb 빗질하다 is also commonly used to describe the action of combing hair.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bit.
Did you know?
- The word 빗질 (combing) is often used metaphorically in Korean to describe 'sweeping' or 'clearing' something out, similar to how one might sweep through a crowd.
- The word 빗 is believed to be an ancient borrowing from the Old Chinese word 篦, which also meant 'comb'.
- In historical Korean literature, the word 빗 often appears in poetic descriptions of a woman's beauty, specifically regarding her long, well-groomed hair.
Examples in context
- 소녀가 핑크색 빗으로 머리를 빗고 있습니다.A girl is combing her hair with a pink comb.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the noun 빗 in a context describing someone grooming their hair.
- 가방 안에 작은 빗이 있어요.gabang ane jageun bisi isseoyo.There is a small comb in the bag.
- 이 빗은 디자인이 아주 예뻐요.i biseun dijaini aju yeppeoyo.This comb has a very pretty design.
Example conversation
Minjun is looking for something in the bathroom.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈, 내 빗 봤어?Subin, nae bit bwasseo?Subin, have you seen my comb?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 세면대 위에 있어.eung, semyondae wie isseo.Yes, it's on the sink.
- 민준 Min-jun아, 여기 있네. 고마워.a, yeogi inne. gomawo.Oh, here it is. Thanks.
- 수빈 Su-bin천천히 준비해.cheoncheonhi junbihae.Take your time getting ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comb” translations and entries 빗, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 빗, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
