When to use powder in Korean

When to use it

Powder (가루) is a very fine, dry substance made of tiny pieces. You can use this word for things like flour, sugar, chalk dust, or medicine in powder form. In Korean, it is often used with another word, like chocolate powder or curry powder.

Example sentences

1. 교실 책상에 분필 가루가 있어요.

   There is chalk powder on the classroom desk.

2. 우유에 초코 가루를 넣어요.

   I put chocolate powder in the milk.

3. 봄에는 꽃가루가 많이 날려요.

   In spring, a lot of pollen flies around.

4. 이 약은 가루예요.

   This medicine is powder.

5. 마트에서 카레 가루를 샀어요.

   I bought curry powder at the mart.

6. 여행 갈 때 가루약을 챙겨요.

   I pack powdered medicine when I travel.