English–Korean

“scarf” in Korean

Korean

Also스카프 (seukapeu)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokttori

Example

겨울에는 항상 목도리가 필요해요.kyeo u re neun hang sang mok tto ri ga pi ryo hae yo

You always need a scarf in winter.

Illustration for 목도리 (scarf)

How to say “scarf” in Korean

“Scarf” in Korean is 목도리 (mokttori).

A long strip of cloth wrapped around the neck to keep the body warm.

Full entry for 목도리: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 목도리

가게에서 목도리를 샀어요.ka ge e seo mok tto ri reul sa sseo yo

I bought a scarf at the store.

Tips for using 목도리

  • Unlike a fashion-only accessory, this word is strongly linked with winter warmth in everyday Korean.

Other Korean words for “scarf”

추운 날에는 스카프를 목에 감아요.chu un na re neun seu ka peu reul mo ge ka ma yo

On cold days, I wrap a scarf around my neck.

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