Korean word

커트

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeoteu

Meaning

  • nounhaircut

Example

오늘 커트를 받으러 가요.o neul keo teu reul pa deu reo ka yo

I'm going to get a haircut today.

Illustration for 커트 (haircut)

More examples

이미 커트를 예약했어요.i mi keo teu reul ye ya kae sseo yo

I already made an appointment for a haircut.

Core concept

Hair is shortened and reshaped to create a new length and outline.

Common phrases

  • 커트를 예약하다keo teu reul ye ya ka da

    schedule a haircut

  • 커트를 다듬다keo teu reul ta deum tta

    touch up a haircut

Similar words

헤어컷heeokeot: Cutting hair to create a chosen hairstyle and shape at a salon.
머리 자르기meori chareugi: The act of cutting hair, whether for a trim or a new style.
앞머리 커트ammeori keoteu: Cutting the hair above the forehead to adjust its length and shape.

Definition in Korean

머리카락을 잘라서 모발의 길이와 실루엣을 조정하는 행위나 그 결과meo ri ka ra geul chal la seo mo ba rui ki ri wa sil lu e seul cho jeong ha neun haeng wi na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The Korean noun 커트 (keoteu, "haircut") comes from English cut and developed a specialized salon meaning for cutting hair and its result.

Usage tips

  • A salon request can use 커트 (keoteu, "haircut") for the service, with extra words used to explain the exact length or shape.

Opposites

  • 장발changballong hairnoun
  • 기르기kireugihair growthnoun

Related words

  • 커트하다keoteuhadagive a haircutverb

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