How do you say "wardrobe" in Korean?

옷장

otjang

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "wardrobe" is 옷장 (otjang).

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Pronunciation

Say "otjang" as o-tja, giving each syllable roughly equal weight instead of stressing one part the way an English speaker instinctively would.

Writing and usage

옷장 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그녀는 옷장에 코트를 걸었다.

geunyeoneun otjange koteureul georeotda.

She hung her coat in the wardrobe.

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How to remember 옷장

Repeat "otjang" three times quickly like a tongue-twister, then freeze on the image of 'She hung her coat in the wardrobe.' at the third repeat.

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Questions about 옷장

How do you pronounce 옷장?

Say "otjang" as o-tja, giving each syllable roughly equal weight instead of stressing one part the way an English speaker instinctively would.

Is 옷장 formal or casual?

옷장 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 옷장 written in Korean?

옷장 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as otjang.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Wardrobe" in other languages

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