가디건
gadigeon
The Korean word for "cardigan" is 가디건 (gadigeon).
가디건 refers specifically to a cardigan. If you are referring to a sweater in general, the word 스웨터 is used.
Meaning: type of sweater (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gadigeon
Did you know?
- While 가디건 is the standard term, Koreans often use the word 니트 'knit' to describe any knitwear, including cardigans and sweaters.
- While 가디건 is the noun, the action of putting one on is often described using the verb 걸치다 'to drape', emphasizing the loose way cardigans are worn.
- Depending on the material, a thick cardigan might be called a 가디건 but a thin, summer version is sometimes referred to as a 냉방가디건 'cooling cardigan'.
Examples in context
- 제가 오늘은 카디건을 입었어요.I wore a cardigan today.
- 이 가디건은 매우 편안해요.This cardigan is very comfortable.
- 이 가디건 정말 예뻐요.i gadeigeon jeongmal yeppeoyo.This cardigan is really pretty.
- 하얀색 가디건을 사고 싶어요.hayansaek gadeigeon-eul sago sipeoyo.I want to buy a white cardigan.
- 가디건은 어디에 있어요?gadeigeon-eun eodie isseoyo?Where is the cardigan?
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are shopping for clothes at a mall.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 이 가디건 어때요?hyeonu ssi, i gadeigeon eottaeyo?Hyunwoo, how about this cardigan?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨한테 잘 어울려요.subin ssi-hante jal eoullyeoyo.It looks good on you, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말요? 그럼 이걸로 살게요.jeongmalyo? geureom igeollo salgeyo.Really? Then I will buy this one.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo색깔이 아주 마음에 들어요.saekkkal-i aju maeume deureoyo.I really like the color.
