칫솔
chitsol[t͡ɕʰiss͈o̞ɭ]
The Korean word for toothbrush is 칫솔 (chitsol).
칫솔 is a noun used to refer to a brush used for cleaning the teeth and the tongue.
Meaning: brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of 칫 (chi), which is a contraction of 치 (chi) meaning tooth and 솔 (sol) meaning brush.
How do you pronounce it?
chitsol
Did you know?
- It is a common cultural habit in South Korea to brush your teeth in the office or school restroom immediately after lunch.
- While 칫솔 is the object, the act of brushing your teeth is expressed as 이를 닦다, which literally translates to 'wipe the teeth'.
- The word 솔 meaning 'brush' is also the word for a 'pine tree' in Korean, though they are different words in writing.
Examples in context
- 나는 새로운 칫솔을 샀어요.I bought a new toothbrush.
- 새 칫솔을 사고 싶어요.sae chissoreul sago sipeoyo.I want to buy a new toothbrush.
- 칫솔이 어디에 있어요?chissori eodie isseoyo?Where is the toothbrush?
- 이 칫솔은 아주 부드러워요.i chissoreun aju budeureowoyo.This toothbrush is very soft.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are preparing for a trip.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 제 칫솔이 안 보여요.Dohyeon ssi, je chissori an boyeoyo.Do-hyeon, I can't see my toothbrush.
- 도현 Do-hyeon가방 안에 칫솔이 있어요.Gabang ane chissori isseoyo.The toothbrush is inside the bag.
- 지은 Ji-eun아, 여기 있네요. 고마워요.A, yeogi inneyo. Gomawoyo.Ah, here it is. Thank you.
- 도현 Do-hyeon다행이에요. 이제 출발해요.Dahaeng-ieyo. Ije chulbalhaeyo.That's a relief. Let's leave now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toothbrush” translations and entries 칫솔, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
