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목걸이

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Meaning and Usage

The word '목걸이' specifically refers to a necklace, a piece of jewelry worn around the neck. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation and formal contexts alike.

Common Contexts

'목걸이' is often mentioned when talking about gifts, fashion accessories, or valuable items. It can describe necklaces made from various materials such as gold, silver, or costume jewelry.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 목걸이를 하다: to wear a necklace
  • 목걸이를 선물하다: to give a necklace as a gift
  • 금 목걸이: gold necklace
  • 예쁜 목걸이: pretty necklace

These collocations help express actions related to necklaces or describe their qualities.

Register and Politeness

'목걸이' is a neutral noun suitable for both casual and formal speech. It does not carry any particular politeness level but is often used with polite verb endings in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '목걸이' with '목도리' (scarf). Remember, '목걸이' is jewelry worn around the neck, while '목도리' is a cloth accessory for warmth.

Example Sentences

생일 선물로 예쁜 목걸이를 받았어요.

Saengil seonmulro yeppeun mokgeorireul badasseoyo.

I received a pretty necklace as a birthday present.

그 목걸이는 금으로 만들어서 아주 비싸요.

Geu mokgeorineun geumeuro mandeureoseo aju bissayo.

That necklace is made of gold, so it is very expensive.

목걸이를 하면 옷차림이 더 세련되어 보여요.

Mokgeorireul hamyeon otcharimi deo seryeondoeeo boyeoyo.

Wearing a necklace makes your outfit look more sophisticated.