When to use clothespin in Korean

Korean: 빨래집게[ ppal-rae-jip-ge ]

clothespin
clothespin

When to use it

A 빨래집게 is a small clip you use when drying clothes. It holds socks, shirts, or towels on a clothesline so they do not fall. People also use it at home to close small bags or clip papers.

Example sentences

  1. 빨래집게로 티셔츠를 걸어요.

    Hang the t-shirt with a clothespin.

  2. 빨래집게가 없어서 수건이 떨어졌어요.

    The towel fell because there was no clothespin.

  3. 베란다에 빨래집게가 많이 있어요.

    There are many clothespins on the balcony.

  4. 바람이 많이 불어서 빨래집게를 더 사용했어요.

    It was very windy, so I used more clothespins.