Korean word

착용하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchagyonghada

Meaning

  • verbwear

Example

회의에 들어갈 때는 명찰을 착용하세요.hoe ui e teu reo gal ttae neun myeong cha reul cha gyong ha se yo

Please wear a name tag when you enter the meeting.

Illustration for 착용하다 (wear)

More examples

병원에서는 보호복과 장갑을 착용합니다.pyeong wo ne seo neun po ho bok kkwa chang ga beul cha gyong ham ni da

At the hospital, protective clothing and gloves are worn.

Core concept

Clothing or equipment deliberately kept on the body for a formal or technical purpose.

Common phrases

  • 헬멧을 착용하다hel me seul cha gyong ha da

    wear a helmet

  • 장갑을 착용하다chang ga beul cha gyong ha da

    wear gloves

  • 보호장비를 착용하다po ho jang bi reul cha gyong ha da

    wear protective equipment

Similar words

입다iptta: Putting clothes on the body as part of dressing.
신다sintta: Putting footwear on the feet so a person can walk or move.
끼다kkida: Putting a ring on a finger or gloves on the hands so they fit securely.
매다maeda: Fastening a belt, tie, or strap around the body or an object so it does not loosen.

Definition in Korean

공식적·기술적 표현으로 옷이나 장비를 몸에 갖추어 사용하는 상태를 나타내는 동사이다.kong sik jjeok ki sul jeok pyo hyeo neu ro o si na chang bi reul mo me kat chu eo sa yong ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa i da

Word origin

The verb combines 착용 (chagyong, "wearing or using on the body") with 하다 (hada, "do"), forming a formal verb for wearing or using something on the body.

Usage tips

  • This word is common in notices and instructions, while casual conversation usually chooses a more specific everyday verb for clothes or equipment.

Other meanings

  • put onverb

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