카잘
The English phrase 'kajal' is translated into Korean as 카잘.
Did you know?
- Korean speakers may use the term 점막 채우기 ('filling the mucous membrane') to describe the specific technique of applying 'kajal' or liner to the inner waterline.
- The use of loanwords like 카잘 in Korea is part of a broader trend where English and foreign terms are used to sound more 'modern' or 'trendy' in the beauty industry.
- While 'kajal' is a specific term, a Korean speaker is more likely to use the word 아이라인 (eyeliner) when shopping for similar cosmetics.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing makeup in a room.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현, 내 카잘 어디 있는지 알아?Dohyeon, nae kajal eodi itneunji ara?Dohyeon, do you know where my kajal is?
- 도현 Do-hyeon책상 위에 있는 것 같아.chaeksang wie itneun geot gata.I think it is on the desk.
- 지은 Ji-eun찾았다! 정말 고마워.chajatda! jeongmal gomawo.Found it! Thank you so much.
- 도현 Do-hyeon별거 아니야, 지은.byeolgeo aniya, Jieun.It was nothing, Jieun.
