Korean word

외투

Pronunciation

Romanizationoetu

Meaning

  • nouncoat

Example

오늘은 추우니까 외투를 챙기세요.o neu reun chu u ni kka oe tu reul chaeng gi se yo

It's cold today, so bring your coat.

Illustration for 외투 (coat)

More examples

식당에 들어갈 때는 외투를 벗어 주세요.sik ttang e teu reo gal ttae neun oe tu reul peo seo chu se yo

When entering the restaurant, please take off your coat.

Core concept

A garment worn over other clothes to keep the body warm or protected and to complete an outfit.

Common phrases

  • 외투를 입다oe tu reul ip tta

    wear a coat

  • 외투를 벗다oe tu reul peot tta

    take off a coat

  • 외투를 챙기다oe tu reul chaeng gi da

    bring a coat

  • 외투를 맡기다oe tu reul mat kki da

    check a coat

Similar words

코트koteu: A long, warm garment worn outdoors in cold weather.
재킷chaekit: A short outer garment that works with dressy or casual outfits.
파카paka: A well-insulated hooded garment worn to stay warm outdoors.
점퍼cheompeo: A short, light outer garment that is comfortable for everyday activities.

Definition in Korean

겉에 걸쳐 입어 몸을 보호하거나 차림을 완성하는 옷을 이르는 명사로, 코트·재킷 등 상의의 외투류를 포함한다keo te keol cheo i beo mo meul po ho ha geo na cha ri meul wan seong ha neun o seul i reu neun myeong sa ro ko teu chae kit teung sang ui ui oe tu ryu reul po ham han da

Word origin

The word's historical origin is uncertain from the available evidence, so its present meaning is a safer guide than a guessed decomposition.

Usage tips

  • When discussing clothes, Korean can use 외투 (oetu, "outerwear") when the exact style is unknown or unimportant, while a specific item name gives more detail.

Other meanings

  • jacketnoun

Opposites

  • 실내복sillaebokindoor clothesnoun

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