Korean word

밑단

Pronunciation

Romanizationmitttan

Meaning

  • nounhem

Example

치마 밑단이 풀렸어요.chi ma mit tta ni pul lyeo sseo yo

The skirt's hem came undone.

Illustration for 밑단 (hem)

More examples

코트 밑단에 눈이 묻었어요.ko teu mit tta ne nu ni mu deo sseo yo

Snow got on the coat hem.

Core concept

The sewn border that completes the lower edge of clothing such as a skirt, shirt, or pair of trousers.

Common phrases

  • 치마 밑단chi ma mit ttan

    skirt hem

  • 코트 밑단ko teu mit ttan

    coat hem

  • 바지 밑단pa ji mit ttan

    trouser hem

Similar words

자락charak: A part of clothing or fabric that hangs down from an edge.
옷자락otjjarak: A hanging cloth edge extending from the lower or side part of a garment.

Definition in Korean

옷감의 아래 끝 부분을 가리키는 명사로, 마감 처리하여 꿰맨 부분을 특히 이르는 말.ot kka mui a rae kkeut pu bu neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro ma gam cheo ri ha yeo kkwe maen pu bu neul teu ki i reu neun mal

Word origin

Its form joins words for bottom and edge, making the garment's lower finished border easy to picture.

Usage tips

  • Clothing stores often use this word when discussing length adjustments, so it helps learners follow conversations about tailoring and repairs.

Other meanings

  • bottom edgenoun

Opposites

  • 상단sangdantop edgenoun

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