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잠옷

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Meaning and Usage

잠옷 refers specifically to clothing worn for sleeping, commonly known as pajamas. It is a noun used in everyday conversation when talking about sleepwear.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 잠옷 mentioned when discussing bedtime routines, comfort at home, or clothing choices for sleeping. It is a casual term suitable for all ages.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 잠옷을 입다: to wear pajamas, a very common phrase.
  • 잠옷으로 갈아입다: to change into pajamas, often used when preparing for bed.
  • 잠옷 세트: pajama set, referring to matching top and bottom.

Register and Politeness

잠옷 is neutral and informal, appropriate for daily conversation. There is no special honorific form.

Learner Tips

Avoid confusing 잠옷 with 옷 (clothes) in general; 잠옷 specifically means sleepwear. Also, 잠옷 is different from 실내복 (indoor clothes) which can be worn during the day at home.

Example Sentences

저는 집에서 주로 편한 잠옷을 입어요.

Jeoneun jibeseo juro pyeonhan jamoseul ibeoyo.

I usually wear comfortable pajamas at home.

잠옷을 갈아입고 바로 잠자리에 들었어요.

Jamoseul garaipgo baro jamjarie deureosseoyo.

I changed into pajamas and went straight to bed.

잠옷은 보통 부드러운 면 소재로 만들어져요.

Jamoseun botong budeureoun myeon sojaero mandeureojyeoyo.

Pajamas are usually made of soft cotton material.