TOPIK · Level 228
15 words
Korean word
두르다
Pronunciation
Romanizationtureuda
Meaning
- verbwrap
Example
겨울에는 목에 스카프를 두른다.kyeo u re neun mo ge seu ka peu reul tu reun da
In winter, a scarf is wrapped around one's neck.
More examples
추워서 담요를 두르고 잤다.chu wo seo tam nyo reul tu reu go chat tta
Because it was cold, I slept with a blanket wrapped around me.
Core concept
Fabric is positioned around the neck or shoulders and held there, either by wrapping or by lying over them.
Common phrases
목에 두르다mo ge tu reu da
wrap around the neck
어깨에 두르다eo kkae e tu reu da
drape over the shoulders
허리에 두르다heo ri e tu reu da
wrap around the waist
Similar words
걸치다keolchida: Cloth or clothing is lightly laid over the shoulders or back.
감싸다kamssada: A cloth layer surrounds a body or object to cover and protect it.
매다maeda: A strap or cord is tied around something to keep it firmly in place.
Definition in Korean
긴 천이나 목도리 같은 것을 목이나 어깨에 감아 고정하거나 덮는 동작을 나타내는 동사.kin cheo ni na mok tto ri ka teun keo seul mo gi na eo kkae e ka ma ko jeong ha geo na teom neun tong ja geul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
The native Korean verb developed from an older form meaning to go around or encircle, which fits its use for placing fabric around or over something.
Usage tips
- English learners can distinguish this verb from wear because it highlights how a scarf or similar item is arranged around the body.