Meaning and Usage
"주머니" primarily means "pocket" or a small pouch-like space in clothing or bags where you can store items. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "주머니" when talking about clothes, especially pants, jackets, or bags. It refers to the physical space where you can put things like money, keys, or phones.
Collocations and Patterns
- 주머니에 넣다: to put something in a pocket
- 주머니가 가볍다/무겁다: to have little/much money (literally 'light/heavy pocket')
- 주머니를 뒤지다: to search one's pocket
Register and Usage Notes
"주머니" is informal and neutral, suitable for daily conversation. It is not used in very formal writing but is common in spoken Korean.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "주머니" with "지갑" (wallet). Remember, "주머니" is the pocket or pouch, while "지갑" is the wallet or purse inside the pocket.