Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Necklace" in Korean: 목걸이
목걸이mokgeori
Necklace in Korean is 목걸이 (mokgeori). 목걸이 means a necklace; 걸다 describes hanging or wearing it around the neck.
Looking for belongings
목걸이를 잃어버렸어요.mokgeorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 목걸이
Say it
mokgeori
/mok̚k͈ʌɾi/
목걸이 (mokgeori) has 3 Hangul syllables. 목걸이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Necklace" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 목걸이mokgeori | Necklace Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 목걸이를 걸다mokgeorireul geolda | wear a necklace A useful combination with 목걸이. | A useful combination with 목걸이. |
| 목걸이를mokgeorireul | Necklace (as an object) Use 를 when 목걸이 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 목걸이 is the object of an action. |
How to use 목걸이 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
목걸이를 잃어버렸어요.
mokgeorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my necklace.
목걸이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Necklace in conversation
오늘 목걸이를 걸었어요.
oneul mokgeorireul georeosseoyo.
I wore a necklace today.
목걸이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
목걸이를 선물로 받았어요.
mokgeorireul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received necklace as a gift.
목걸이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 목걸이
Incorrect: 목걸이을 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 목걸이를 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing necklace, use the correct particle or copula after 목걸이; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 목걸이이에요.
Correct: 목걸이예요.
When practicing necklace, when identifying something as 목걸이, use 목걸이예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
목걸이 means a necklace; 걸다 describes hanging or wearing it around the neck. The combination 목걸이를 걸다 (mokgeorireul geolda) means wear a necklace.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 목걸이
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
목걸이를 잃어버렸어요.
mokgeorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my necklace.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘 목걸이를 걸었어요.
oneul mokgeorireul georeosseoyo.
I wore a necklace today.
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 "Necklace" in Korean
What does 목걸이 mean in Korean?
Necklace in Korean is 목걸이 (mokgeori). 목걸이 means a necklace; 걸다 describes hanging or wearing it around the neck.
How do I use 목걸이를 걸다?
목걸이를 걸다 (mokgeorireul geolda) means wear a necklace. 목걸이 means a necklace; 걸다 describes hanging or wearing it around the neck.
Which object particle goes after 목걸이?
Use 를: 목걸이를. For example, 목걸이를 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my necklace.”
How is 목걸이 pronounced?
목걸이 (mokgeori) has 3 Hangul syllables. 목걸이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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