When to use rag in Korean

When to use it

A rag (걸레) is a piece of cloth used for cleaning. People use it to wipe floors, tables, windows, and other dirty things in the home. It is a very common word when talking about cleaning.

Example sentences

1. 저는 걸레로 바닥을 닦아요.

   I wipe the floor with a rag.

2. 싱크대 옆에 걸레가 있어요.

   There is a rag next to the sink.

3. 학교에서 책상을 걸레로 닦았어요.

   At school, I wiped the desk with a rag.

4. 마트에서 새 걸레를 샀어요.

   I bought a new rag at the mart.

5. 캠핑장에서 걸레로 테이블을 닦았어요.

   At the campsite, I wiped the table with a rag.

6. 기차에서 물을 쏟아서 걸레가 필요했어요.

   I spilled water on the train, so I needed a rag.