Korean Conversation · Level 149
15 words
Korean word
장갑
Pronunciation
Romanizationchanggap
Meaning
- noungloves
Example
추운 날에는 장갑을 꼭 껴야 해요.chu un na re neun chang ga beul kkok kkyeo ya hae yo
On cold days, you must wear gloves.
More examples
설거지할 때는 장갑을 끼고 하는 게 좋아요.seol geo ji hal ttae neun chang ga beul kki go ha neun ke cho a yo
It is better to wear gloves when washing dishes.
Core concept
Something worn over the hands to block cold, dirt, or harm while leaving the hands usable.
Common phrases
장갑을 끼다chang ga beul kki da
put on gloves
장갑을 벗다chang ga beul peot tta
take off gloves
방한 장갑pang han chang gap
cold-weather gloves
Similar words
벙어리장갑peongeorijanggap: A warm hand covering keeps the fingers together inside one section while leaving the thumb separate.
고무장갑komujanggap: A rubber hand covering keeps water and grime off the hands during washing or cleaning.
위생장갑wisaengjanggap: A thin, single-use covering helps keep germs away during food preparation or medical care.
가죽장갑kajukjjanggap: A durable leather covering protects the hands and provides warmth in cold weather.
Definition in Korean
보온이나 작업 중 손을 보호하기 위해 천·가죽·고무 등으로 만든 손용 소품.po o ni na cha geop chung so neul po ho ha gi wi hae cheon ka juk ko mu teung eu ro man deun so nyong so pum
Word origin
The word comes from an older name for hand-protecting armor and later came to refer to everyday hand coverings.
Usage tips
- The material often gives a clue to the use, with soft fabric suggesting warmth and rubber or thick material suggesting protection during work.
Opposites
- 맨손maensonbare handsnoun