When to use ballpoint pen in Korean

Korean: 볼펜[ bol-pen ]

ballpoint pen
ballpoint pen

When to use it

A ballpoint pen (볼펜) is a common pen used for writing with ink. You can use it to write notes, homework, names, or shopping lists. It is a simple school item that many students carry every day.

Example sentences

  1. 학교에서 볼펜으로 이름을 써요.

    I write my name with a ballpoint pen at school.

  2. 엄마, 볼펜 좀 빌려 주세요.

    Mom, please lend me a ballpoint pen.

  3. 공원에서 친구가 볼펜을 떨어뜨렸어요.

    My friend dropped a ballpoint pen in the park.

  4. 이 볼펜은 얼마예요?

    How much is this ballpoint pen?

  5. 기차 안에서 볼펜으로 메모했어요.

    I wrote a note with a ballpoint pen on the train.

  6. 내 가방에 파란 볼펜이 있어요.

    There is a blue ballpoint pen in my bag.