When to use highlighter in Korean

Korean: 형광펜[ hyeong-gwang-pen ]

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When to use it

A highlighter (형광펜) is a pen that makes bright lines over words or sentences. Students often use it to mark important parts in books, notes, or homework. It usually comes in colors like yellow, pink, green, or blue.

Example sentences

  1. 중요한 부분에 형광펜을 쳐볼까?

    Should I highlight the important part?

  2. 시험 준비할 때 형광펜이 필요해.

    I need a highlighter when preparing for tests.

  3. 형광펜 좀 빌려 주세요.

    Please lend me a highlighter.

  4. 노란 형광펜이 제일 잘 보여요.

    The yellow highlighter is the easiest to see.