다림질하다
darimjilhada[ta̠ɾimd͡ʑiɾɦa̠da̠]
To iron (clothing) in Korean is expressed using 다림질하다 (darimjilhada). Wiktionary also lists 다리미질하다 (darimijilhada) and 다리다 (darida).
Meaning: to pass an iron over clothing (verb)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 다림질하다 | darimjilhada | [ta̠ɾimd͡ʑiɾɦa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 다리미질하다 | darimijilhada | [ta̠ɾimid͡ʑiɾɦa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 다리다 | darida | [ta̠ɾida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The verb forms in this set describe the action of passing an iron over clothing. Note that if you are referring to the chemical element iron (Fe), you should use the nouns 철 or 쇠 instead.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on whether you are focusing on the chore or a specific object. 다리다 is the most common transitive verb used when you want to say you are ironing a specific object, such as a shirt. In contrast, 다림질하다 often refers to the general activity or the chore of ironing. The phrase 다림질을 하다 is also a common way to express performing the chore of ironing.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
darimjilhada
Did you know?
- In Korean, the verb 다리다 is a homonym that can also mean 'to boil down' or 'to decoct' medicinal herbs.
- Traditional Korean irons were heavy metal boxes filled with hot coals, which differs from the modern electric plates implied by 다리미.
- The word 다리미 (iron) and the verb 다리다 (to iron) share a connection that is distinct from the word for 'leg', which is also 다리 in Korean.
Examples in context
- 철은 강한 금속입니다.Iron is a strong metal.
- 셔츠를 다림질하다가 손을 데었어요.syeocheureul darimjilhagada soneul deeosseoyo.I burned my hand while ironing my shirt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iron” translations and entries 다림질하다, 다리미질하다, 다리다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
