Korean word

헬멧

Pronunciation

Romanizationhelmet

Meaning

  • nounhelmet

Example

자전거 탈 때는 헬멧을 꼭 써.cha jeon geo tal ttae neun hel me seul kkok sseo

Be sure to wear a helmet when you ride a bike.

Illustration for 헬멧 (helmet)

More examples

오토바이 탈 때는 헬멧을 반드시 써야 해요.o to ba i tal ttae neun hel me seul pan deu si sseo ya hae yo

You must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Core concept

A sturdy hat-like piece of equipment that protects the head.

Common phrases

  • 헬멧을 쓰다hel me seul sseu da

    put on a helmet

  • 작업용 헬멧cha geo byong hel met

    work helmet

  • 헬멧을 챙기다hel me seul chaeng gi da

    take a helmet with you

Similar words

안전모anjeonmo: A hard safety hat worn by workers to protect the head at a building site.
모자moja: Everyday headwear made from cloth or another soft material that covers the head.
보호구pohogu: Equipment worn to help prevent injuries during work or other activities.
캡kaep: A casual cloth hat with a brim projecting from the front.

Definition in Korean

머리를 보호하기 위해 쓰는 단단한 모자형 안전 장비.meo ri reul po ho ha gi wi hae sseu neun tan dan han mo ja hyeong an jeon chang bi

Word origin

The word entered Korean from English, so its sound and meaning closely match the familiar English noun helmet.

Usage tips

  • When talking about wearing a helmet, everyday Korean favors the casual verb used for putting on a hat, whereas formal notices favor a formal verb used for safety equipment.

Related words

  • 안전헬멧anjeonhelmetsafety helmetnoun
  • 작업헬멧chageopelmetwork helmetnoun

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