코트
koteu[kʰo̞tʰɯ]
The Korean word for coat is 코트 (koteu).
코트 is a loanword from English used to refer to an outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. It is specifically used for longer coats or formal outerwear, distinguishing it from general jackets.
Meaning: outer garment covering the upper torso and arms (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
koteu
Did you know?
- In Korean, 코트 is a homonym. Depending on the context, it can refer to either an outer garment or a sports court, such as a tennis court.
- Using the loanword 코트 instead of traditional Sino-Korean words can actually make your Korean sound more 'trendy' or modern.
- In Korea, the 코트 can be a symbol of social status or a 'professional' look, often associated with the 'office look' culture in Seoul's business districts.
Examples in context
- 이 코트에는 주머니가 없다.This coat doesn't have pockets.This sentence is useful for describing the features of a 코트.Tatoeba #11106753 by intertime, translation #2631933 by Joseph
- 톰은 파란 코트를 입고 있어.Tom is wearing a blue coat.This sentence is useful for describing what someone is wearing, specifically a 코트.Tatoeba #8367106 by Eunhee, translation #8351441 by CK
- 파란색 코트를 입고 있는 여자아이는 제 딸입니다.The girl in a blue coat is my daughter.This sentence is useful for identifying someone by the 코트 they are wearing.Tatoeba #13248463 by qiwiwi, translation #34116 by carlosalberto
- 저는 교회에 가기 전에 까만 도톰한 겉옷을 입습니다.I wear a thick black coat before going to church.
- 나는 오늘 따뜻한 다크 그린 다운 자켓을 입을 거야.I'm going to wear a warm dark green down jacket today.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are getting ready to go out in the cold.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 코트 입었어요?Minji ssi, koteu ibeosseoyo?Minji, did you put on your coat?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 따뜻한 코트를 입었어요.Ne, ttatteut-han koteureul ibeosseoyo.Yes, I put on a warm coat.
- 민준 Min-jun그 코트 정말 예쁘네요.Geu koteu jeongmal yeppeuneyo.That coat is really pretty.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 민준 씨도 옷 따뜻하게 입으세요.Gomawoyo, Minjun ssi-do ot ttatteut-hage ibeuseyo.Thank you, Minjun, you should dress warmly too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coat” translations and entries 코트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 코트, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
