Korean word

스카프

Pronunciation

Romanizationseukapeu

Meaning

  • nounscarf

Example

추운 날에는 스카프를 목에 감아요.chu un na re neun seu ka peu reul mo ge ka ma yo

On cold days, I wrap a scarf around my neck.

Illustration for 스카프 (scarf)

More examples

가방에 스카프를 넣어 다녔다.ka bang e seu ka peu reul neo eo ta nyeot tta

I carried a scarf in my bag.

Core concept

A piece of fabric wrapped or tied around the neck, head, or an item for warmth, protection, or decoration.

Common phrases

  • 목에 스카프를 걸치다mo ge seu ka peu reul keol chi da

    drape a scarf around one's neck

  • 스카프를 가볍게 감다seu ka peu reul ka byeop kke kam tta

    lightly wrap a scarf

Similar words

머플러meopeulleo: A long, thick cloth wrap worn around the neck helps keep out winter cold.
목도리mokttori: A knitted or fuzzy cloth worn around the neck helps retain body heat.
숄syol: A wide, lightweight cloth draped over the shoulders adds coverage and style.

Definition in Korean

목뿐만 아니라 머리나 가방 등에 묶어 장식이나 보호용으로 쓰는 천 조각mok ppun man a ni ra meo ri na ka bang teung e mu kkeo chang si gi na po ho yong eu ro sseu neun cheon cho gak

Word origin

This Korean noun is borrowed from English scarf, whose history reaches back to Old French escharpe, a cloth used to wrap or cover.

Usage tips

  • Its pronunciation is closer to seukapeu than to the English form because Korean adds vowels to fit the borrowed consonants.

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