Korean word

구명조끼

Pronunciation

Romanizationkumyeongjokki

Meaning

  • nounlife jacket

Example

바다에서 놀 때는 구명조끼를 입고 다니세요.pa da e seo nol ttae neun ku myeong jo kki reul ip kko ta ni se yo

Wear a life jacket when you play in the sea.

Illustration for 구명조끼 (life jacket)

More examples

보트를 탈 때는 구명조끼를 꼭 착용하세요.po teu reul tal ttae neun ku myeong jo kki reul kkok cha gyong ha se yo

When riding in a boat, be sure to wear a life jacket.

Core concept

A flotation vest worn to help prevent drowning.

Common phrases

  • 구명조끼를 입다ku myeong jo kki reul ip tta

    wear a life jacket

  • 구명조끼를 착용하다ku myeong jo kki reul cha gyong ha da

    wear a life jacket

Similar words

구조조끼kujojokki: A rescue vest used to give a person being rescued extra support in the water.
구명환kumyeonghwan: A floating ring thrown to someone in the water to help keep them afloat.

Definition in Korean

물놀이 또는 배 위에서 착용하여 물에 뜨게 해 생명을 보호하는 소매 없는 조끼 형태의 안전 장비mul lo ri tto neun pae wi e seo cha gyong ha yeo mu re tteu ge hae saeng myeong eul po ho ha neun so mae eom neun cho kki hyeong tae ui an jeon chang bi

Word origin

The compound joins 구명 (gumyeong, "life-saving") and 조끼 (jokki, "vest"), making its purpose clear from its two parts.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful word to recognize in safety notices because it can apply to swimming, boating, and other activities near water.

Related words

  • 구명정kumyeongjeonglifeboatnoun
  • 구명환kumyeonghwanlife buoynoun
  • 구명줄kumyeongjullifelinenoun

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