Korean word

목줄

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokjjul

Meaning

  • nounleash

Example

밖에서는 목줄을 풀지 마세요.pa kke seo neun mok jju reul pul ji ma se yo

Don't take the leash off outside.

Illustration for 목줄 (leash)

More examples

차 근처에서는 목줄을 꼭 잡으세요.cha keun cheo e seo neun mok jju reul kkok cha beu se yo

Be sure to hold the leash near cars.

Core concept

A cord fitted around an animal's neck to guide or restrain it.

Common phrases

  • 목줄을 매다mok jju reul mae da

    put on a leash

  • 목줄을 잡다mok jju reul chap tta

    hold the leash

  • 목줄을 놓다mok jju reul no ta

    let go of the leash

Similar words

개줄kaejul: Short line used to tether a dog.
리드rideu: Lead that lets a handler guide a dog outdoors.
줄chul: Narrow cord used to connect or tie things.

Definition in Korean

동물의 목에 매어 이동을 제한하거나 통제하기 위해 쓰는 줄tong mu rui mo ge mae eo i dong eul che han ha geo na tong je ha gi wi hae sseu neun chul

Word origin

목줄 (mokjjul, "neck cord") is a native Korean compound of 목 (mok, "neck") and 줄 (jjul, "cord").

Usage tips

  • English often separates the neck-worn collar from the leash held by a person, while Korean can use this noun for the animal-control equipment as a whole.

Other meanings

  • collarnoun

Opposites

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