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Korean
Etymology
Likely a loanword from the English mop, probably through Japanese モップ (moppu). Another suggested etymology is that the word is from Mandarin 抹布 (mābù), though this appears to be less likely.
Pronunciation
| Romanizations |
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| Revised Romanization? | mapo |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | mapo |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | map'o |
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| Yale Romanization? | ma.pho |
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Noun
마포 • (mapo)
- (colloquial, dated in certain areas) mop
마포 가져오고 닦아.- Mapo gajeoogo dakka.
- bring the mop and wash it.
Usage notes
The word is commonly associated with Incheon, where the word is generally still in widespread use. It is also reported to be used in other areas, although it appears to be less prevalent or old-fashioned.