When to use nail clipper in Korean

When to use it

A nail clipper (손톱깎이) is a small tool used to cut your fingernails or toenails. People often keep it at home, in the bathroom, or in a bag for travel. You can use this word when talking about personal care or asking where the nail clipper is.

Example sentences

1. 집에 손톱깎이 있어요.

   There is a nail clipper at home.

2. 손톱깎이로 손톱을 깎아요.

   I cut my nails with a nail clipper.

3. 학교에서 손톱깎이가 필요해요.

   I need a nail clipper at school.

4. 공원에 가기 전에 손톱깎이를 가방에 넣었어요.

   I put a nail clipper in my bag before going to the park.

5. 엄마, 손톱깎이 어디 있어요?

   Mom, where is the nail clipper?

6. 여행 전에 가게에서 손톱깎이를 샀어요.

   I bought a nail clipper at a store before the trip.