Korean Dictionary
How to say "Glue" in Korean
“Glue” in Korean is 풀 (pronounced "pul").
풀
pul
Usage & Context
An adhesive substance used to stick things together. Glue is commonly used in art and craft projects in Korean schools. Stick glue is the most popular type among students.
Example Sentence
풀로 종이를 붙였다.
I glued the paper together.
How to use 풀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Glue” is 풀, romanized as pul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 풀.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'pul' — one syllable, like 'pool' but much shorter, with a lightly aspirated 'p' and a soft 'l'. Note that 풀 can also mean 'grass' — the pronunciation is identical.
More Example Sentences
Craft project at home
딱풀이 다 떨어졌어요.
The glue stick has run out.
Discussing school supplies
물풀이 더 깔끔해요.
Liquid glue is neater.
Making a scrapbook
풀로 사진을 붙였어요.
I glued the photos on.
Cultural Context
풀 alone is the general word, but Koreans usually specify the type: 딱풀 (stick glue — 'ttak' mimics the snapping sound), 물풀 (liquid glue), or 목공용 풀 (wood glue). The most iconic stationery brand is 아모스 딱풀, which is basically synonymous with glue sticks in Korean classrooms. Be aware that 풀 is a homonym that also means 'grass,' so context decides the meaning — no one will mistake 풀로 붙이다 (to attach with glue) for something else.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
풀 좀 빌려 주세요.
Please lend me the glue.
딱풀로 붙이면 돼요.
You can just use glue stick.
풀이 말랐어요.
The glue has dried out.
Related Expressions
딱풀
ttakpul
glue stick
물풀
mulpul
liquid glue
본드
bondeu
strong adhesive / bond glue
붙이다
buchida
to stick / attach
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