TOPIK · Level 288
15 words
Korean word
잠바
Pronunciation
Romanizationchamba
Meaning
- nounjacket
Example
오늘 잠바 입어도 돼요?o neul cham ba i beo do twae yo
Can I wear a jacket today?
More examples
저녁에는 바람이 불어서 잠바를 챙겨 입었어요.cheo nyeo ge neun pa ra mi pu reo seo cham ba reul chaeng gyeo i beo sseo yo
It was windy in the evening, so I made sure to put on a jacket.
Core concept
A casual short coat worn over other clothes for convenient everyday wear.
Common phrases
잠바를 입다cham ba reul ip tta
wear a jacket
두꺼운 잠바tu kkeo un cham ba
thick jacket
가벼운 잠바ka byeo un cham ba
light jacket
Similar words
점퍼cheompeo: An outer jacket helps block wind and keep the body warm.
재킷chaekit: A short jacket with a collar and front opening gives an outfit a neat look.
패딩paeding: A thick winter jacket uses down or synthetic filling to keep the body warm.
바람막이parammagi: A lightweight jacket helps block wind and light rain.
Definition in Korean
짧고 편하게 걸치는 겉옷을 뜻하는 구어체 명사로, 소재와 디자인이 다양하다.jjal kko pyeon ha ge keol chi neun keo to seul tteu ta neun ku eo che myeong sa ro so jae wa ti ja i ni ta yang ha da
Word origin
The word entered Korean through Japanese from English jumper and developed into a common word for short casual outerwear.
Usage tips
- The English word jumper often means a sweater in British English, so its Korean descendant should not be matched to that meaning automatically.
Related words
- 점퍼cheompeojacketnoun
- 잠바차림chambacharimjacket outfitnoun