Korean word

스웨터

Pronunciation

Romanizationseuweteo

Meaning

  • nounsweater

Example

이 스웨터는 따뜻해.i seu we teo neun tta tteu tae

This sweater is warm.

Illustration for 스웨터 (sweater)

More examples

더워서 스웨터를 벗었어.teo wo seo seu we teo reul peo seo sseo

I took off my sweater because I was hot.

Core concept

A knitted top that is pulled over the head instead of opening at the front.

Common phrases

  • 스웨터를 입다seu we teo reul ip tta

    put on a sweater

  • 스웨터를 벗다seu we teo reul peot tta

    take off a sweater

  • 두꺼운 스웨터tu kkeo un seu we teo

    thick sweater

Similar words

카디건kadigeon: A light knitted outer layer opens at the front and closes with buttons or another fastener.
니트niteu: Clothing made from looped yarn comes in many styles and is often worn for warmth.

Definition in Korean

니트로 만든 상의 가운데 앞이 트이지 않고 머리로부터 입는 종류를 말한다.ni teu ro man deun sang ui ka un de a pi teu i ji an ko meo ri ro bu teo im neun chong nyu reul mal han da

Word origin

Korean 스웨터 (seuweteo, "sweater") is borrowed from English sweater, a word first linked to clothing that made the wearer sweat.

Usage tips

  • In Korean clothing talk, a cardigan usually opens in front, while a 스웨터 (seuweteo, "sweater") is pulled on, making the opening a useful clue.

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