Korean word

캐시미어

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaesimieo

Meaning

  • nouncashmere

Example

그녀는 캐시미어 머플러를 선물로 받았어.keu nyeo neun kae si mi eo meo peul leo reul seon mul lo pa da sseo

She got a cashmere scarf as a gift.

Illustration for 캐시미어 (cashmere)

More examples

이 캐시미어 스웨터는 부드럽고 따뜻해.i kae si mi eo seu we teo neun pu deu reop kko tta tteu tae

This cashmere sweater is soft and warm.

Core concept

Soft, lightweight fiber from a mountain goat's undercoat, valued for warmth and a smooth feel.

Common phrases

  • 캐시미어 스웨터kae si mi eo seu we teo

    cashmere sweater

  • 캐시미어 코트kae si mi eo ko teu

    cashmere coat

  • 캐시미어 니트kae si mi eo ni teu

    cashmere knitwear

Similar words

울ul: Natural sheep fiber used widely in everyday clothing because it helps keep the body warm.
앙고라anggora: Soft, long-haired fiber from an angora rabbit that gives fabric a fluffy feel.
모헤어moheeo: Strong goat-hair fiber with a natural shine and a smooth, durable surface.
알파카alpaka: Lightweight fiber from an alpaca that provides warmth and has a soft feel.

Definition in Korean

캐시미어는 산양의 속털에서 얻은 고급 섬유로 만든 실이나 옷감을 이르는 말kae si mi eo neun sa nyang ui sok teo re seo eo deun ko geup seo myu ro man deun si ri na ot kka meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Cashmere entered Korean from English, while the English name traces back to Kashmir, where this type of fiber became well known.

Usage tips

  • The word often signals a premium material, so it can help identify clothing descriptions that emphasize softness and quality.

Opposites

  • 아크릴akeurilacrylicnoun
  • 합성섬유hapsseongseomyusynthetic fibernoun

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