도복
dobok
The English phrase "dobok" is translated into Korean as 도복.
A 도복 is the traditional uniform worn by practitioners of various Korean martial arts, such as Taekwondo. While it is a general category for many disciplines, it is often associated with Taekwondo. For example, the specific term for a Judo uniform is 유도복.
Which one should you use?
Unlike the Japanese term 'gi' (as seen in karate gi), the Korean term 도복 specifically refers to traditional Korean martial arts attire.
How do you pronounce it?
dobok
Did you know?
- In some traditional settings, practitioners bow to their 도복 before putting it on. This gesture signifies that the clothing is a tool for spiritual growth rather than just a piece of gym wear.
- The word 도복 is built on the concept of 도, meaning 'the way'. This implies that by wearing the uniform, the practitioner is physically stepping into a spiritual path or philosophy.
- The term 도복 shares the same root as 한복, the traditional national dress of Korea. Both use the character 복 to denote a formal garment of cultural significance.
Examples in context
- 새 도복을 샀어요.sae dobogeul sasseoyo.I bought a new dobok.
- 도복이 정말 깨끗해요.dobogi jeongmal kkaekkeuthaeyo.The dobok is really clean.
- 도복을 가방에 넣었어요.dobogeul gabange neoeosseoyo.I put the dobok in the bag.
Example conversation
At a martial arts studio, a student prepares for class.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 도복 가져왔어요?Minjun ssi, dobok gajyeowasseoyo?Minjun, did you bring your dobok?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 여기 도복 있어요.Ne, yeogi dobok isseoyo.Yes, here is my dobok.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도복 색깔이 예쁘네요.Dobok saekkkari yeppeuneyo.The dobok color is pretty.
- 민준 Min-jun감사합니다, 서연 씨.Gamsahamnida, Seoyeon ssi.Thank you, Seoyeon.
