Korean word

옷

Pronunciation

Romanizationot

Meaning

  • nounclothes

Example

새 옷을 샀어요.sae o seul sa sseo yo

I bought new clothes.

Illustration for 옷 (clothes)

More examples

면접이라서 단정한 옷을 입었어요.myeon jeo bi ra seo tan jeong han o seul i beo sseo yo

I wore neat clothes because I had an interview.

Core concept

Wearable items that cover, protect, or decorate the body.

Common phrases

  • 옷을 입다o seul ip tta

    put on clothes

  • 옷을 사다o seul sa da

    buy clothes

  • 옷을 벗다o seul peot tta

    take off clothes

Similar words

겉옷keotot: A coat, jacket, or other outer layer worn over clothes for warmth outside.
상의sangui: A clothing category for the upper body, covering shirts, blouses, and jackets.
하의haui: A clothing category for the lower body, covering pants, skirts, and similar garments.

Definition in Korean

몸을 가리거나 보호하고 꾸미기 위해 입는 모든 의복과 옷가지를 통틀어 이르는 말.mo meul ka ri geo na po ho ha go kku mi gi wi hae im neun mo deun ui bok kkwa ot kka ji reul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is a native Korean term rather than a transparent Sino-Korean compound, and its deeper historical origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English often needs a phrase such as a piece of clothing for one item, while this Korean noun naturally covers clothing as a whole.

Other meanings

  • outfitnoun

Opposites

  • 알몸almombare bodynoun

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