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"Pajamas" in Korean: 잠옷
잠옷jamot
Pajamas in Korean is 잠옷 (jamot). 잠옷 is the Korean noun for pajamas; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Choosing what to wear
오늘 잠옷을 입었어요.oneul jamoseul ibeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 잠옷
Say it
jamot
/tɕamot̚/
잠옷 (jamot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 잠옷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Pajamas" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 잠옷jamot | Pajamas Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 잠옷 사이즈jamot saijeu | pajamas size A useful combination with 잠옷. | A useful combination with 잠옷. |
| 잠옷을jamoseul | Pajamas (as an object) Use 을 when 잠옷 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 잠옷 is the object of an action. |
How to use 잠옷 in real life
- 1Choosing what to wear
오늘 잠옷을 입었어요.
oneul jamoseul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing pajamas today.
잠옷을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Trying clothing
이 잠옷이 너무 작아요.
i jamosi neomu jagayo.
This pajamas is too small.
잠옷이 marks 잠옷 as the subject.
- 3Doing laundry
잠옷을 세탁해야 해요.
jamoseul setakaeya haeyo.
I need to wash the pajamas.
잠옷을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 잠옷
Incorrect: 오늘 잠옷를 입었어요.
Correct: 오늘 잠옷을 입었어요.
When practicing pajamas, use the correct particle or copula after 잠옷; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 잠옷예요.
Correct: 잠옷이에요.
When practicing pajamas, when identifying something as 잠옷, use 잠옷이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
잠옷 is the Korean noun for pajamas; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement. The combination 잠옷 사이즈 (jamot saijeu) means pajamas size.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 잠옷
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 잠옷을 입었어요.
oneul jamoseul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing pajamas today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 잠옷이 너무 작아요.
i jamosi neomu jagayo.
This pajamas is too small.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pajamas" in Korean
What does 잠옷 mean in Korean?
Pajamas in Korean is 잠옷 (jamot). 잠옷 is the Korean noun for pajamas; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
How do I use 잠옷 사이즈?
잠옷 사이즈 (jamot saijeu) means pajamas size. 잠옷 is the Korean noun for pajamas; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Which object particle goes after 잠옷?
Use 을: 잠옷을. For example, 오늘 잠옷을 입었어요. means “I am wearing pajamas today.”
How is 잠옷 pronounced?
잠옷 (jamot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 잠옷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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