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외투

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '외투' refers to outerwear such as coats, jackets, or any garment worn over regular clothes to protect against cold or weather. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, especially in colder seasons.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '외투' when talking about dressing appropriately for the weather, removing or putting on coats, or describing clothing. It is typically used in polite or neutral speech.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 외투를 입다: to wear an outercoat
  • 외투를 벗다: to take off an outercoat
  • 외투 주머니: coat pocket
  • 두꺼운 외투: thick coat

These collocations help express actions related to outerwear clearly and naturally.

Usage Tips

When using '외투', remember it specifically refers to outer garments, not inner layers like shirts or sweaters. A common learner mistake is confusing '외투' with '옷' (clothes in general). Use '외투' when emphasizing the outer layer.

Formality

'외투' is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It is not slang or overly formal, making it versatile for daily use.

Example Sentences

밖이 추우니까 외투를 꼭 입으세요.

Bakk-i chuwunikka oetureul kkok ibeuseyo.

It's cold outside, so be sure to wear your outerwear.

외투를 벗고 안으로 들어오세요.

Oetureul beotgo aneuro deureooseyo.

Take off your coat and come inside.

외투 주머니에 손을 넣으면 따뜻해요.

Oetu jumeonie soneul neoeumyeon ttatteushaeyo.

If you put your hands in the coat pockets, it feels warm.