Korean word

마스크

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaseukeu

Meaning

  • nounmask

Example

집에 마스크를 두고 왔어요.chi be ma seu keu reul tu go wa sseo yo

I left my mask at home.

Illustration for 마스크 (mask)

More examples

감기에 걸렸을 때는 마스크를 꼭 쓰세요.kam gi e keol lyeo sseul ttae neun ma seu keu reul kkok sseu se yo

When you have a cold, be sure to wear a mask.

Core concept

A thin covering placed over the mouth and nose to help block unwanted particles while breathing.

Common phrases

  • 마스크를 쓰다ma seu keu reul sseu da

    wear a mask

  • KF94 마스크KF94 ma seu keu

    KF94 mask

  • 면 마스크myeon ma seu keu

    cotton mask

Similar words

일회용 마스크ilhoeyong maseukeu: A mask made to be used once and then thrown away.
보건용 마스크pogeonyong maseukeu: A protective mask made according to health standards to help prevent respiratory infections.
면마스크myeonmaseukeu: A washable cloth mask made for repeated use.
마스크팩maseukeupaek: A sheet placed on the face to deliver skin-care ingredients.

Definition in Korean

천·종이·합성섬유 등으로 만들어 입과 코를 가리는 물건으로, 병원이나 외출 시 호흡기 보호를 위해 착용한다.cheon chong i hap sseong seo myu teung eu ro man deu reo ip kkwa ko reul ka ri neun mul geo neu ro pyeong wo ni na oe chul si ho heup kki po ho reul wi hae cha gyong han da

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English mask, which comes through French from an older word for a covering over the face.

Usage tips

  • The everyday Korean pattern for this noun uses a verb meaning wear or put on, which helps make sentences sound more natural than using the noun alone.

Related words

  • 마스크팩maseukeupaekface masknoun

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