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옷장

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What is 옷장?

옷장 refers to a wardrobe or closet used to store clothes. It is a common household furniture item where people keep their clothing organized.

Usage and Context

This word is typically used in everyday conversation when talking about storing or organizing clothes. It can refer to a standalone piece of furniture or a built-in closet.

Common Collocations

  • 옷장 문 (wardrobe door): referring to the door of the wardrobe.
  • 옷장 정리하다 (to organize the wardrobe): talking about tidying up clothes inside.
  • 옷장 속 (inside the wardrobe): describing things stored inside.

Register and Politeness

옷장 is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts without any change in formality.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing 옷장 with 옷가게 (clothing store) or 옷걸이 (clothes hanger). Remember, 옷장 specifically means a wardrobe or closet for storing clothes, not a place to buy or hang clothes temporarily.

Example Sentences

옷장에 새 옷을 정리했어요.

otjange sae oseul jeongrihaesseoyo.

I organized the new clothes in the wardrobe.

옷장 문이 잘 안 닫혀서 고쳐야 해요.

otjang muni jal an datchyeoseo gochyeoya haeyo.

The wardrobe door doesn't close well, so it needs to be fixed.

옷장 속에 오래된 옷이 많아요.

otjang soge oraedoen osi manhayo.

There are many old clothes inside the wardrobe.