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"Scarf" in Korean: 목도리
목도리mokdori
Scarf in Korean is 목도리 (mokdori). 목도리 is the Korean noun for scarf; use 제 거예요 to identify this belonging and 잃어버렸어요 when reporting it lost.
Looking for belongings
목도리를 잃어버렸어요.mokdorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 목도리
Say it
mokdori
/mok̚t͈oɾi/
목도리 (mokdori) has 3 Hangul syllables. 목도리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Scarf" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 목도리mokdori | Scarf Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 새 목도리sae mokdori | new scarf A useful combination with 목도리. | A useful combination with 목도리. |
| 목도리를mokdorireul | Scarf (as an object) Use 를 when 목도리 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 목도리 is the object of an action. |
How to use 목도리 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
목도리를 잃어버렸어요.
mokdorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my scarf.
목도리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Identifying an item
이 목도리가 제 거예요.
i mokdoriga je geoyeyo.
This scarf is mine.
목도리가 marks 목도리 as the subject.
- 3Talking about a present
목도리를 선물로 받았어요.
mokdorireul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received scarf as a gift.
목도리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 목도리
Incorrect: 목도리을 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 목도리를 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing scarf, use the correct particle or copula after 목도리; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 목도리이에요.
Correct: 목도리예요.
When practicing scarf, when identifying something as 목도리, use 목도리예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
목도리 is the Korean noun for scarf; use 제 거예요 to identify this belonging and 잃어버렸어요 when reporting it lost. The combination 새 목도리 (sae mokdori) means new scarf.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 목도리
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
목도리를 잃어버렸어요.
mokdorireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my scarf.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 목도리가 제 거예요.
i mokdoriga je geoyeyo.
This scarf is mine.
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 "Scarf" in Korean
What does 목도리 mean in Korean?
Scarf in Korean is 목도리 (mokdori). 목도리 is the Korean noun for scarf; use 제 거예요 to identify this belonging and 잃어버렸어요 when reporting it lost.
How do I use 새 목도리?
새 목도리 (sae mokdori) means new scarf. 목도리 is the Korean noun for scarf; use 제 거예요 to identify this belonging and 잃어버렸어요 when reporting it lost.
Which object particle goes after 목도리?
Use 를: 목도리를. For example, 목도리를 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my scarf.”
How is 목도리 pronounced?
목도리 (mokdori) has 3 Hangul syllables. 목도리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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