Korean word

목도리

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokttori

Meaning

  • nounscarf

Example

겨울에는 항상 목도리가 필요해요.kyeo u re neun hang sang mok tto ri ga pi ryo hae yo

You always need a scarf in winter.

Illustration for 목도리 (scarf)

More examples

가게에서 목도리를 샀어요.ka ge e seo mok tto ri reul sa sseo yo

I bought a scarf at the store.

Core concept

A long strip of cloth wrapped around the neck to keep the body warm.

Common phrases

  • 목도리를 사다mok tto ri reul sa da

    buy a scarf

  • 목도리를 벗다mok tto ri reul peot tta

    take off a scarf

Similar words

머플러meopeulleo: A narrow neck wrap that blocks chilly air around the neck.
스카프seukapeu: A light scarf tied around the neck to decorate an outfit.
숄syol: A large cloth draped over the shoulders to cover the upper body.

Definition in Korean

목을 보호하고 체온을 유지하기 위해 목에 두르는 길고 가늘거나 넓은 천.mo geul po ho ha go che o neul yu ji ha gi wi hae mo ge tu reu neun kil go ka neul geo na neol beun cheon

Word origin

The native Korean compound combines 목 (mok, "neck") with 도리 (ttori, "something that goes around"), creating a word for cloth worn around the neck.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a fashion-only accessory, this word is strongly linked with winter warmth in everyday Korean.

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