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How do you say "vest" in Korean?
조끼
jokki
In Korean, "vest" is 조끼.
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Pronunciation
Say jo-kee, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft ending.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 조끼. This native Korean word is simple and everyday.
Example sentence
조끼를 입었다.
I wore a vest.
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How to remember 조끼
Jokki is the basic word for a vest or sleeveless jacket in Korean clothing.
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Questions about 조끼
How do you say "vest" in Korean?
In Korean, "vest" is 조끼. It is a noun.
How is 조끼 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 조끼. This native Korean word is simple and everyday.
How is 조끼 used in a sentence?
Use 조끼 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 조끼를 입었다. (I wore a vest.).
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