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"Hat" in Korean: 모자
모자moja
Hat in Korean is 모자 (moja). 모자 is a hat or cap; use 쓰다 for putting it on rather than the clothing verb 입다.
Looking for belongings
모자를 잃어버렸어요.mojareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 모자
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moja
/motɕa/
모자 (moja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 모자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Hat" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 모자moja | Hat Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 모자를 쓰다mojareul sseuda | put on a hat A useful combination with 모자. | A useful combination with 모자. |
| 모자를mojareul | Hat (as an object) Use 를 when 모자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 모자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 모자 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
모자를 잃어버렸어요.
mojareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my hat.
모자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Hat in conversation
오늘 모자를 썼어요.
oneul mojareul sseosseoyo.
I wore a hat today.
모자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
모자를 선물로 받았어요.
mojareul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received hat as a gift.
모자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 모자
Incorrect: 모자을 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 모자를 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing hat, use the correct particle or copula after 모자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 모자이에요.
Correct: 모자예요.
When practicing hat, when identifying something as 모자, use 모자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
모자 is a hat or cap; use 쓰다 for putting it on rather than the clothing verb 입다. The combination 모자를 쓰다 (mojareul sseuda) means put on a hat.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 모자
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
모자를 잃어버렸어요.
mojareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my hat.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘 모자를 썼어요.
oneul mojareul sseosseoyo.
I wore a hat today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hat" in Korean
What does 모자 mean in Korean?
Hat in Korean is 모자 (moja). 모자 is a hat or cap; use 쓰다 for putting it on rather than the clothing verb 입다.
How do I use 모자를 쓰다?
모자를 쓰다 (mojareul sseuda) means put on a hat. 모자 is a hat or cap; use 쓰다 for putting it on rather than the clothing verb 입다.
Which object particle goes after 모자?
Use 를: 모자를. For example, 모자를 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my hat.”
How is 모자 pronounced?
모자 (moja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 모자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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