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옷걸이

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What is 옷걸이?

옷걸이 means 'hanger' in Korean, a common household item used to hang clothes. It is a noun and appears frequently in daily life contexts such as organizing wardrobes or laundry.

Usage and Context

옷걸이 is used literally to refer to the physical object for hanging clothes. It can appear in sentences about buying, using, or lacking hangers. It is a neutral word suitable for all levels of formality.

Common Collocations

  • 옷걸이에 걸다: to hang on a hanger
  • 옷걸이가 부족하다: to have insufficient hangers
  • 새 옷걸이: new hanger

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse 옷걸이 with 옷장 (wardrobe) or 옷장걸이 (wardrobe hanger rod). 옷걸이 specifically means the hanger itself. When talking about hanging clothes, 옷걸이 is the correct term to use.

Summary

옷걸이 is a practical word useful for everyday conversations about clothes and storage. Knowing this word helps you describe how you organize or handle your clothing.

Example Sentences

옷걸이에 코트를 걸어 두었어요.

Otgeorie koteureul georeo duosseoyo.

I hung the coat on the hanger.

옷걸이가 부족해서 새로 사야 해요.

Otgeoriga bujokhaeseo saero saya haeyo.

We don't have enough hangers, so we need to buy new ones.

옷걸이에 옷을 잘 걸어야 구김이 생기지 않아요.

Otgeorie oseul jal georeoya gugimi saenggiji anayo.

You need to hang clothes properly on the hanger to avoid wrinkles.