Korean word

귀걸이

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwigeori

Meaning

  • nounearring

Example

그녀에게 귀걸이가 잘 어울려.keu nyeo e ge kwi geo ri ga chal eo ul lyeo

Earrings look good on her.

Illustration for 귀걸이 (earring)

More examples

결혼식이라 귀걸이를 착용했어.kyeol hon si gi ra kwi geo ri reul cha gyong hae sseo

I wore earrings because there was a wedding.

Core concept

Small ear jewelry worn as a visible decoration, whether it hangs or clips on.

Common phrases

  • 귀걸이를 착용하다kwi geo ri reul cha gyong ha da

    wear earrings

  • 귀걸이를 제거하다kwi geo ri reul che geo ha da

    remove earrings

  • 은 귀걸이eun kwi geo ri

    silver earring

Similar words

귀고리kwigori: An informal everyday name for jewelry worn on the ear.
피어스pieoseu: A small ear decoration held by a stem through a hole in the earlobe.
이어링ieoring: A Western-style earring fastened with a clip or hook.
클립형 귀걸이keullipyeong kwigeori: A clip-on ear decoration that needs no hole in the ear.

Definition in Korean

귀에 걸거나 끼우거나 클립으로 고정하여 장식하는 작은 장신구.kwi e keol geo na kki u geo na keul li beu ro ko jeong ha yeo chang si ka neun cha geun chang sin gu

Word origin

The word is formed from the Korean word for ear and a noun for something that hangs, giving a clear picture of its original form.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect earrings with pierced ears, but the Korean word also covers clip-on styles.

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