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"Skirt" in Korean: 치마
치마chima
Skirt in Korean is 치마 (chima). 치마 is the Korean noun for skirt; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Choosing what to wear
오늘 치마를 입었어요.oneul chimareul ibeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 치마
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chima
/tɕʰima/
치마 (chima) has 2 Hangul syllables. 치마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Skirt" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 치마chima | Skirt Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 치마 사이즈chima saijeu | skirt size A useful combination with 치마. | A useful combination with 치마. |
| 치마를chimareul | Skirt (as an object) Use 를 when 치마 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 치마 is the object of an action. |
How to use 치마 in real life
- 1Choosing what to wear
오늘 치마를 입었어요.
oneul chimareul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing skirt today.
치마를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Trying clothing
이 치마가 너무 작아요.
i chimaga neomu jagayo.
This skirt is too small.
치마가 marks 치마 as the subject.
- 3Doing laundry
치마를 세탁해야 해요.
chimareul setakaeya haeyo.
I need to wash the skirt.
치마를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 치마
Incorrect: 오늘 치마을 입었어요.
Correct: 오늘 치마를 입었어요.
When practicing skirt, use the correct particle or copula after 치마; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 치마이에요.
Correct: 치마예요.
When practicing skirt, when identifying something as 치마, use 치마예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
치마 is the Korean noun for skirt; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement. The combination 치마 사이즈 (chima saijeu) means skirt size.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 치마
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 치마를 입었어요.
oneul chimareul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing skirt today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 치마가 너무 작아요.
i chimaga neomu jagayo.
This skirt is too small.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skirt" in Korean
What does 치마 mean in Korean?
Skirt in Korean is 치마 (chima). 치마 is the Korean noun for skirt; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
How do I use 치마 사이즈?
치마 사이즈 (chima saijeu) means skirt size. 치마 is the Korean noun for skirt; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Which object particle goes after 치마?
Use 를: 치마를. For example, 오늘 치마를 입었어요. means “I am wearing skirt today.”
How is 치마 pronounced?
치마 (chima) has 2 Hangul syllables. 치마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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