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목도리

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Meaning and Usage

The word '목도리' refers to a scarf or muffler, typically worn around the neck to keep warm during cold weather. It is a common winter accessory in Korea.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '목도리' in conversations about winter clothing, gifts, or fashion. It is usually associated with warmth and comfort.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 목도리를 하다: to wear a scarf
  • 목도리를 두르다: to wrap a scarf around the neck
  • 목도리를 선물하다: to give a scarf as a gift

These expressions are frequently used in daily conversations, especially in colder seasons.

Register and Politeness

'목도리' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '목도리' with '스카프' (scarf), which can also mean a decorative scarf worn for fashion rather than warmth. '목도리' specifically implies warmth and is thicker, while '스카프' can be lighter and more decorative.

Example Sentences

추운 겨울에는 목도리를 꼭 해야 감기에 걸리지 않아요.

Chuun gyeoure neun mokdorireul kkok haeya gamgie geoliji anayo.

In the cold winter, you must wear a scarf to avoid catching a cold.

목도리를 두르니까 목이 따뜻해서 좋네요.

Mokdorireul dureunikka moki ttatteuthae johneyo.

Wearing a scarf makes my neck warm and comfortable.

그 목도리는 선물로 받았는데 색깔이 정말 예뻐요.

Geu mokdorineun seonmullo badasseunde saekkkari jeongmal yeppeoyo.

I received that scarf as a gift, and the color is really pretty.