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이불

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '이불' refers to bedding, especially the blanket or quilt used for sleeping. It is a common household item and often appears in daily conversation related to sleep, comfort, or household chores.

Common Contexts

'이불' is typically used when talking about sleep arrangements, warmth during cold seasons, or tidying up the bedroom. It can also be used metaphorically to describe comfort or coziness.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 이불을 덮다: to cover oneself with a blanket, used when describing going to sleep or staying warm.
  • 이불을 개다: to fold the bedding, common when cleaning or organizing.
  • 이불 밖은 위험해: a popular phrase meaning "outside the blanket is dangerous," often used humorously to express reluctance to leave the warm bed.

Register and Politeness

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

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '이불' with '침대보' (bedspread) or '담요' (blanket), but '이불' specifically refers to the quilt or comforter used for sleeping, not just any blanket or bed cover.

Example Sentences

추운 겨울에는 두꺼운 이불이 필요해요.

Chuun gyeoure neun dukkoun iburi piryohaeyo.

In cold winter, a thick blanket is necessary.

이불을 잘 개서 옷장에 넣으세요.

Ibureul jal gaeseo otjange neohuseyo.

Fold the bedding neatly and put it in the closet.

아이가 이불을 꼭 안고 자요.

Aiga ibureul kkok ango jayo.

The child sleeps hugging the blanket tightly.