When to use friction in Korean

Korean: 마찰[ ma-chal ]

friction
friction

When to use it

Friction (마찰) is the force that happens when two things rub against each other. It can slow movement, make heat, or help something stop. We use this word for everyday things like shoes, brakes, doors, and skin.

Example sentences

  1. 손을 빨리 비비면 마찰로 따뜻해져요.

    If you rub your hands quickly, friction makes them warm.

  2. 새 신발은 마찰 때문에 발이 아파요.

    New shoes hurt my feet because of friction.

  3. 지우개는 종이와의 마찰로 글씨를 지워요.

    An eraser removes writing through friction with the paper.

  4. 자전거 브레이크는 바퀴와 마찰을 만들어요.

    A bicycle brake creates friction with the wheel.

  5. 문에 마찰이 있어서 잘 안 열려요.

    There is friction in the door, so it does not open well.

  6. 버스가 멈출 때 바퀴와 길 사이에 마찰이 있어요.

    When a bus stops, there is friction between the wheels and the road.