Korean word

다리미

Pronunciation

Romanizationtarimi

Meaning

  • nouniron

Example

셔츠를 다리미로 다렸어요.syeo cheu reul ta ri mi ro ta ryeo sseo yo

I used an iron to press the shirt.

Illustration for 다리미 (iron)

More examples

사용하기 전에 다리미의 전원을 연결하세요.sa yong ha gi cheo ne ta ri mi ui cheo nwo neul yeon gyeol ha se yo

Plug in the iron before using it.

Core concept

A handheld household tool with a flat heated base and a handle presses fabric smooth.

Common phrases

  • 다리미에 전원을 연결하다ta ri mi e cheo nwo neul yeon gyeol ha da

    plug in the iron

  • 다리미를 빌리다ta ri mi reul pil li da

    borrow an iron

  • 다리미를 보관하다ta ri mi reul po gwan ha da

    store the iron

Similar words

스팀다리미seutimdarimi: A steam-producing iron smooths clothing while moisture helps loosen its creases.
다림판tarimpan: A wide, flat board holds clothes steady while they are pressed.
다림질tarimjil: The task of removing creases from clothes with heat or steam is ironing.

Definition in Korean

옷이나 천의 주름을 열과 압력으로 펴는 손잡이와 평평한 바닥을 가진 도구o si na cheo nui chu reu meul yeol gwa am nyeo geu ro pyeo neun son ja bi wa pyeong pyeong han pa da geul ka jin to gu

Word origin

The noun 다리미 (darimi, "iron") is formed from the Korean verb meaning to iron and a noun-forming ending, so its name identifies a tool by the action it performs.

Usage tips

  • English iron can also mean the metal, while this Korean noun points specifically to the household tool, so context helps prevent a basic meaning mix-up.

Opposites

  • 구김kugimwrinklenoun

Related words

  • 전기다리미cheongidarimielectric ironnoun
  • 스팀다리미seutimdarimisteam ironnoun

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