Korean word

코트

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoteu

Meaning

  • nouncoat

Example

오늘 날씨가 추워서 코트를 입었어요.o neul nal ssi ga chu wo seo ko teu reul i beo sseo yo

It was cold today, so I wore a coat.

Illustration for 코트 (coat)

More examples

식당에 들어가자마자 코트를 벗었어요.sik ttang e teu reo ga ja ma ja ko teu reul peo seo sseo yo

As soon as I entered the restaurant, I took off my coat.

Core concept

A warm outer layer that covers the shoulders and body and protects against cold, wind, or rain.

Common phrases

  • 코트를 입다ko teu reul ip tta

    put on a coat

  • 코트를 벗다ko teu reul peot tta

    take off a coat

  • 코트를 사다ko teu reul sa da

    buy a coat

Similar words

외투oetu: A general outer garment worn over other clothes to keep warm, stay protected, or complete an outfit.
재킷chaekit: A short outer garment that reaches from the shoulders to around the waist for formal or casual wear.
패딩paeding: A thick winter jacket filled with soft material that keeps body heat in.
점퍼cheompeo: A casual outer jacket with snug cuffs and hem that helps block wind and keep the body warm.

Definition in Korean

어깨와 몸을 덮어 추위나 비바람을 막는 겉옷을 가리키는 말.eo kkae wa mo meul teo peo chu wi na pi ba ra meul mang neun keo to seul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This clothing word is a borrowing from English coat, with its pronunciation adapted to Korean syllable patterns.

Usage tips

  • The clothing sense is separate from the Korean word meaning court, so context helps distinguish the two meanings.

Other meanings

  • courtnoun

Opposites

  • 반팔panpalshort sleevesnoun
  • 여름옷yeoreumotsummer clothesnoun

Related words

  • 롱코트rongkoteulong coatnoun
  • 코트걸이koteugeoricoat racknoun

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