Korean word

허리띠

Pronunciation

Romanizationheoritti

Meaning

  • nounbelt

Example

이번에 허리띠를 새로 샀어요.i beo ne heo ri tti reul sae ro sa sseo yo

I bought a new belt this time.

Illustration for 허리띠 (belt)

More examples

운동하기 전에 허리띠를 풀었어요.un dong ha gi cheo ne heo ri tti reul pu reo sseo yo

I unfastened my belt before exercising.

Core concept

A band wrapped around the waist to hold clothing in place or shape the waist.

Common phrases

  • 허리띠를 매다heo ri tti reul mae da

    fasten a belt

  • 허리띠를 풀다heo ri tti reul pul da

    unfasten a belt

Similar words

벨트pelteu: A leather or cloth strap worn around the waist to secure trousers or add decoration.
띠tti: A long, narrow piece of cloth or leather made to wrap around something.

Definition in Korean

허리를 감싸 옷이 흘러내리지 않게 하거나 허리 모양을 잡기 위해 둘러매는 띠.heo ri reul kam ssa o si heul leo nae ri ji an ke ha geo na heo ri mo yang eul chap kki wi hae tul leo mae neun tti

Word origin

The word combines 허리 (heori, "waist") and 띠 (tti, "band"), making its meaning literally a band worn around the waist.

Usage tips

  • This everyday clothing word is useful in shopping and packing conversations because it names a wearable item by where it is used.

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