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다림질

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Understanding 다림질 (Ironing)

다림질 refers to the act of ironing clothes to remove wrinkles and make them look neat. It is a common household chore and an important part of clothing care.

Usage and Context

This noun is often used when talking about laundry or clothing maintenance. 다림질 can be combined with verbs like 하다 (to do) to form the phrase 다림질하다, meaning "to iron."

Common Collocations

  • 다림질을 하다: to do ironing
  • 다림질 온도: ironing temperature
  • 다림질 도구: ironing tools

These collocations help specify the action or the conditions related to ironing.

Register and Politeness

다림질 is a neutral noun used in everyday conversation and formal contexts alike. When combined with 하다, it forms a verb phrase that is polite when used with appropriate verb endings.

Tips for Learners

A common mistake is confusing 다림질 with 세탁 (washing). Remember, 다림질 is specifically ironing, not washing. Also, be mindful of the fabric type when talking about 다림질 온도 to avoid damage.

Example Sentences

옷에 주름이 많아서 다림질을 해야 해요.

Ose jurumi manhaseo darimjireul haeya haeyo.

The clothes have many wrinkles, so I need to do ironing.

다림질을 할 때는 온도를 옷감에 맞게 조절해야 합니다.

Darimjireul hal ttaeneun ondoreul otgame matge jojolhaeya hamnida.

When ironing, you need to adjust the temperature according to the fabric.

어머니는 매주 일요일마다 다림질을 하십니다.

Eomeonineun maeju ilyoilmada darimjireul hasimnida.

My mother irons every Sunday.