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How do you say "clothes" in Korean?
옷
ot
In Korean, "clothes" is 옷.
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Pronunciation
Ot, rhyming with the English word 'got' but shorter.
Writing and usage
옷 is just one Hangul syllable, very simple. This basic word is fundamental to Korean vocabulary.
Example sentence
새 옷을 샀어요
I bought new clothes.
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How to remember 옷
Ot rhymes with got, you got yourself some clothes to wear from the closet.
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Questions about 옷
How do you say "clothes" in Korean?
In Korean, "clothes" is 옷. It is a noun.
How is 옷 written in Korean?
옷 is just one Hangul syllable, very simple. This basic word is fundamental to Korean vocabulary.
How is 옷 used in a sentence?
Use 옷 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 새 옷을 샀어요 (I bought new clothes.).
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