Korean word

목걸이

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokkkeori

Meaning

  • nounnecklace

Example

새로 목걸이를 샀어요.sae ro mok kkeo ri reul sa sseo yo

I bought a new necklace.

Illustration for 목걸이 (necklace)

More examples

수영할 때는 목걸이를 빼세요.su yeong hal ttae neun mok kkeo ri reul ppae se yo

Please take off your necklace when swimming.

Core concept

A piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck, usually as a chain, a decorative piece, or both.

Common phrases

  • 목걸이를 빼다mok kkeo ri reul ppae da

    take off a necklace

  • 목걸이를 착용하다mok kkeo ri reul cha gyong ha da

    wear a necklace

  • 체인 목걸이che in mok kkeo ri

    chain necklace

Similar words

귀걸이kwigeori: Small pieces of jewelry worn on the ear, including hanging and clip-on styles.
반지panji: A round piece of jewelry worn around a finger.
팔찌paljji: A band of jewelry worn around the wrist, made of metal, thread, or another material.
장신구changsingu: Small items worn on clothing or the body as decoration.

Definition in Korean

목걸이는 목에 걸어 착용하는 장신구의 총칭으로, 펜던트나 체인 등으로 구성된다.mok kkeo ri neun mo ge keo reo cha gyong ha neun chang sin gu ui chong ching eu ro pen deon teu na che in teung eu ro ku seong doen da

Word origin

The word combines Korean elements meaning neck and hanging item, creating the image of jewelry hung around the neck.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word can describe both a simple chain and a necklace with a decorative piece, so it is useful when shopping for neck jewelry.

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