Korean word

벨트

Pronunciation

Romanizationpelteu

Meaning

  • nounbelt

Example

그 벨트를 어디서 샀어?keu pel teu reul eo di seo sa sseo

Where did you buy that belt?

Illustration for 벨트 (belt)

More examples

바지가 헐렁해서 벨트를 매야겠어.pa ji ga heol leong hae seo pel teu reul mae ya ge sseo

My pants are loose, so I should fasten my belt.

Core concept

A strip that goes around something to keep it secure, with clothing around the waist as the basic image.

Common phrases

  • 벨트를 매다pel teu reul mae da

    fasten a belt

  • 벨트를 풀다pel teu reul pul da

    unfasten a belt

  • 벨트를 착용하다pel teu reul cha gyong ha da

    wear a belt

Similar words

허리띠heoritti: A cloth or leather band tied around the waist to keep clothes from slipping or shape the waist.
안전벨트anjeonbelteu: A seat belt that holds a passenger in place and helps prevent injury in a crash.

Definition in Korean

허리나 옷에 감아 바지를 고정하거나 장식하는 띠.heo ri na o se ka ma pa ji reul ko jeong ha geo na chang si ka neun tti

Word origin

The word comes from English belt, which entered Korean as a loanword with a Korean sound pattern.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use the surrounding situation to distinguish an everyday clothing belt from a belt used in transport or factory equipment.

Other meanings

  • seat beltnoun

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