Difference between hammer and bat in Korean
망치·방망이
망치hammer
A hammer (망치) is a hand tool with a heavy head and a handle. People use it to hit nails into wood or to remove old parts when fixing things. You can often find one in a toolbox at home.
How to say hammer
방망이bat
A 방망이 is a bat or a thick stick used to hit something. People often use this word for a baseball bat, but it can also mean a simple wooden club. You can use it when talking about sports, games, or carrying one around.
How to say batThe difference
A 망치 is a hammer, a tool for pounding nails or breaking things. It usually has a metal head, not the shape of a bat or club.
