Korean word

조끼

Pronunciation

Romanizationchokki

Meaning

  • nounvest

Example

조끼를 입고 있어요.cho kki reul ip kko i sseo yo

I'm wearing a vest.

Illustration for 조끼 (vest)

More examples

춥길래 조끼를 하나 더 껴입었어요.chup kkil lae cho kki reul ha na teo kkyeo i beo sseo yo

I put on another vest because it was cold.

Core concept

A sleeveless outer layer that covers the torso and adds a visible accent over other clothes.

Common phrases

  • 조끼를 걸치다cho kki reul keol chi da

    wear a vest

  • 패딩 조끼pae ding cho kki

    padded vest

  • 경량 조끼kyeong nyang cho kki

    lightweight vest

Similar words

베스트peseuteu: A sleeveless outer garment forms a light top layer for everyday clothing.
겉옷keotot: The broad clothing category worn on the outside includes coats and jackets.

Definition in Korean

팔을 가리지 않고 허리 위나 허리까지 몸통만 덮는 겉옷을 말하며, 겹쳐 입을 때 포인트로 쓰인다.pa reul ka ri ji an ko heo ri wi na heo ri kka ji mom tong man teom neun keo to seul mal ha myeo kyeop cheo i beul ttae po in teu ro sseu in da

Word origin

The Korean clothing term 조끼 (jokki, "vest") is generally considered a loanword from Japanese, rather than a word whose parts explain its meaning.

Usage tips

  • In British English, vest can mean an undershirt, so clothing context helps distinguish this outer layer from underwear.

Related words

  • 조끼차림chokkicharimvest attirenoun
  • 패딩조끼paedingjokkipadded vestnoun

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