Korean Dictionary
How to say "Broom" in Korean
“Broom” in Korean is 빗자루 (pronounced "bitjaru").
빗자루
bitjaru
Usage & Context
A broom is used for sweeping floors. The term 빗자루 is commonly used in Korean households. Many people use brooms for quick cleaning before using a mop.
Example Sentence
빗자루로 먼지를 쓸어요.
I sweep dust with a broom.
How to use 빗자루 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Broom” is 빗자루, romanized as bitjaru.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빗자루.
What learners usually mean by “Broom in Korean”
This is usually a practical household word search, but Korean learners often also need the verb phrase for using a broom.
Real usage
빗자루 means broom. To say 'sweep,' Koreans usually say 쓸다 or 빗자루로 쓸다. In daily speech, the action phrase is more useful than the noun alone.
Avoid this mistake
Do not use 빗자루 as a verb. It is the tool, not the action.
Better pattern
Use 빗자루 for the object, 바닥을 쓸다 for sweep the floor, and 빗자루로 쓸다 for sweep with a broom.
asking at home or work
빗자루 어디 있어요?
Where is the broom?
cleaning
바닥을 빗자루로 쓸었어요.
I swept the floor with a broom.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'bit' like 'bit' in 'bitter' (with a soft, unreleased 't'), 'ja' like 'jah' in 'jar', and 'ru' like 'roo' in 'roo-ster'.
More Example Sentences
Describing outdoor cleaning.
마당을 빗자루로 쓸었어요.
I swept the yard with a broom.
Discussing cleaning strategy.
빗자루로 대충 쓸고 물걸레질 할까?
Should I quickly sweep with a broom and then mop?
Complaining about a broom's design.
이 빗자루는 머리카락이 잘 엉켜서 불편해.
This broom gets hair tangled easily, so it's inconvenient.
Cultural Context
While vacuum cleaners are common, brooms are still widely used in Korea for quick clean-ups, especially for larger debris, outdoor areas, or when a vacuum is impractical. They are almost always used in conjunction with a dustpan (쓰레받기). Traditional Korean brooms, often made from natural materials like sorghum (싸리비), are still found in rural settings or for specific tasks, showcasing a blend of modern and traditional cleaning methods.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빗자루 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
빗자루로 쓸어.
Sweep with a broom.
빗자루 좀 가져와.
Bring me the broom.
빗자루랑 쓰레받기 어딨어?
Where are the broom and dustpan?
Related Expressions
쓸다
sseulda
to sweep
쓰레받기
sseurebaetgi
dustpan
먼지
meonji
dust
청소도구
cheongsodogu
cleaning tools
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