딱풀
ttakpul
In Korean, 'glue stick' is 딱풀 (ttakpul).
딱풀 refers specifically to a solid adhesive in a tube format.
Meaning: solid adhesive tube (noun)
Which one should you use?
딱풀 is used for solid glue sticks, whereas 물풀 refers to liquid glue (literally 'water glue').
How do you pronounce it?
ttakpul
Did you know?
- The term 딱풀 is used so universally that it has become a genericized trademark in Korea, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues in English.
- The first part of 딱풀, 딱, is an ideophone that suggests a snapping sound or a firm, tight fit. This emphasizes the 'solid' and 'instant' nature of the adhesive compared to liquid types.
- The word 풀 for 'glue' is a homonym in Korean, meaning it can also refer to 'grass'. Context is the only way to tell if someone is talking about a glue stick or a field of greenery.
Examples in context
- 딱풀이 필요해요.ttakpul-i pil-yo-hae-yo.I need a glue stick.
- 여기 딱풀 있어요.yeo-gi ttakpul iss-eo-yo.Here is a glue stick.
- 딱풀을 사용하세요.ttakpul-eul sa-yong-ha-se-yo.Please use a glue stick.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are working on a school craft project together.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 딱풀 있어요?Do-hyeon ssi, ttakpul iss-eo-yo?Do-hyeon, do you have a glue stick?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 여기 딱풀 있어요.Ne, yeo-gi ttakpul iss-eo-yo.Yes, here is a glue stick.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요. 이걸로 붙일게요.go-ma-wo-yo. i-geol-lo but-il-ge-yo.Thank you. I will stick this with it.
- 도현 Do-hyeon천천히 하세요.cheon-cheon-hi ha-se-yo.Take your time.
