Korean word

호주머니

Pronunciation

Romanizationhojumeoni

Meaning

  • nounpocket

Example

지갑을 호주머니에 넣고 나왔어.chi ga beul ho ju meo ni e neo ko na wa sseo

I put my wallet in my pocket and went out.

Illustration for 호주머니 (pocket)

More examples

그는 호주머니에 손을 넣었다.keu neun ho ju meo ni e so neul neo eot tta

He put his hand in his pocket.

Core concept

A pouch built into clothing so small personal items can be carried close at hand.

Common phrases

  • 호주머니에 손을 넣다ho ju meo ni e so neul neo ta

    put one's hand in one's pocket

  • 호주머니를 뒤지다ho ju meo ni reul twi ji da

    rummage through one's pocket

Similar words

주머니chumeoni: A small container or space for carrying or storing things.
포켓poket: A sewn garment compartment with an opening for small items.
겉주머니keotjjumeoni: An outer pocket attached to the visible side of clothing.
안주머니anjumeoni: An inner pocket attached beneath the outside of clothing and hidden from view.

Definition in Korean

옷에 달려 있어 물건을 넣을 수 있는 주머니o se tal lyeo i sseo mul geo neul neo eul ssu in neun chu meo ni

Word origin

The latter part is 주머니 (jumeoni, "pouch"), and the word's first part has no confirmed historical explanation.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for everyday situations involving clothing, such as checking where a phone or wallet is being carried.

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