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"Closet (wardrobe)" in Korean: 옷장
옷장otjang
Closet (wardrobe) in Korean is 옷장 (otjang). 옷장 is the Korean noun for closet; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
Arranging a home
옷장을 여기 놓을까요?otjangeul yeogi noeulkkayo?
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How to pronounce 옷장
Say it
otjang
/ot̚tɕ͈aŋ/
옷장 (otjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 옷장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Closet (wardrobe)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 옷장otjang | Closet (wardrobe) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 새 옷장sae otjang | new closet A useful combination with 옷장. | A useful combination with 옷장. |
| 옷장을otjangeul | Closet (wardrobe) (as an object) Use 을 when 옷장 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 옷장 is the object of an action. |
How to use 옷장 in real life
- 1Arranging a home
옷장을 여기 놓을까요?
otjangeul yeogi noeulkkayo?
Shall I put the closet here?
옷장을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Choosing furniture
이 옷장이 너무 커요.
i otjangi neomu keoyo.
This closet is too big.
옷장이 marks 옷장 as the subject.
- 3Shopping for the home
새 옷장이 필요해요.
sae otjangi piryohaeyo.
I need a new closet.
옷장이 marks 옷장 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 옷장
Incorrect: 옷장를 여기 놓을까요?
Correct: 옷장을 여기 놓을까요?
When practicing closet (wardrobe), use the correct particle or copula after 옷장; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 옷장예요.
Correct: 옷장이에요.
When practicing closet (wardrobe), when identifying something as 옷장, use 옷장이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
옷장 is the Korean noun for closet; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits. The combination 새 옷장 (sae otjang) means new closet.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 옷장
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
옷장을 여기 놓을까요?
otjangeul yeogi noeulkkayo?
Shall I put the closet here?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 옷장이 너무 커요.
i otjangi neomu keoyo.
This closet is too big.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Closet (wardrobe)" in Korean
What does 옷장 mean in Korean?
Closet (wardrobe) in Korean is 옷장 (otjang). 옷장 is the Korean noun for closet; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
How do I use 새 옷장?
새 옷장 (sae otjang) means new closet. 옷장 is the Korean noun for closet; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
Which object particle goes after 옷장?
Use 을: 옷장을. For example, 옷장을 여기 놓을까요? means “Shall I put the closet here?”
How is 옷장 pronounced?
옷장 (otjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 옷장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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