How do you say "clothes hanger" in Korean?

In Korean, "clothes hanger" is 옷걸이 (otgeoli). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

옷걸이 (romanisation: otgeoli) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 옷걸이

How do you pronounce 옷걸이?

옷걸이 is romanised as otgeoli in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 옷걸이 written in Korean?

옷걸이 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is otgeoli. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 옷걸이 formal or casual?

옷걸이 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.