How to say dentures in Korean

Korean: 틀니[ teul-ni ]

dentures
dentures틀니

Meaning

틀니 means dentures, a set of false teeth used when someone has missing teeth. People usually take them out to clean them and wear them again later. You often hear this word when talking about older family members, the dentist, or daily care at home.

Example sentences

  1. 할머니는 밤에 틀니를 빼요.

    Grandma takes out her dentures at night.

  2. 아침에 틀니를 깨끗이 닦았어요.

    I cleaned my dentures well in the morning.

  3. 틀니가 안 맞으니까 의사쌤한테 가요.

    I go to see the doctor because my dentures don't fit well.

  4. 여행 갈 때 틀니 통도 챙겨요.

    I also pack my denture case when I travel.