Korean word

넥타이

Pronunciation

Romanizationnektai

Meaning

  • nounnecktie

Example

그는 넥타이를 매고 있다.keu neun nek ta i reul mae go it tta

He is wearing a necktie.

Illustration for 넥타이 (necktie)

More examples

회의가 끝나자 그는 넥타이를 풀었다.hoe ui ga kkeun na ja keu neun nek ta i reul pu reot tta

When the meeting ended, he loosened his tie.

Core concept

A narrow piece of cloth worn at the neck to give an outfit a finished, formal look.

Common phrases

  • 넥타이를 매다nek ta i reul mae da

    tie a necktie

  • 넥타이를 풀다nek ta i reul pul da

    loosen a necktie

Similar words

타이tai: Cloth neckwear tied at the front, often worn with a collared shirt.
보타이potai: A small cloth accessory tied around the neck in a bow shape.
스카프seukapeu: A thin cloth worn around the neck or shoulders for decoration or protection.
목걸이mokkkeori: Jewelry worn around the neck, usually made with a chain, a pendant, or both.

Definition in Korean

목에 매어 착용하는 길고 좁은 천으로, 색과 무늬로 복장의 격식을 조절하는 역할을 하는 소품mo ge mae eo cha gyong ha neun kil go cho beun cheo neu ro saek kkwa mu ni ro pok jjang ui kyeok ssi geul cho jeol ha neun yeo ka reul ha neun so pum

Word origin

The Korean word is a borrowing of English necktie, formed from neck and tie because it is tied around the neck.

Usage tips

  • A tie can make the same shirt look more formal, so it often appears at ceremonies, interviews, and business meetings rather than casual outings.

Related words

  • 넥타이핀nektaipintie clipnoun
  • 넥타이매듭nektaimaedeuptie knotnoun

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