도복
The English phrase 'taekwondo uniform' is 도복 in Korean.
While the term can be used for the uniform of any martial art, it is the standard term for Taekwondo attire.
Did you know?
- In traditional settings, there is a specific etiquette for folding the 도복 that reflects the practitioner's level of discipline and respect for the art.
- The white color of a standard 도복 is not just an aesthetic choice but symbolizes purity and the empty mind of the practitioner.
- The word 복 used in 도복 is the same character found in 한복, which is the traditional Korean clothing.
Examples in context
- 네, 제 도복은 항상 깨끗해요.Yes, my Dobok is always clean.
- 네, 오늘은 태권도복을 입었어.Yes, I wore my Taekwondo uniform today.
- 새 도복을 샀어요.sae dobogeul sasseoyo.I bought a new taekwondo uniform.
- 도복이 너무 깨끗해요.dobogi neomu kkaekkeuthaeyo.The taekwondo uniform is so clean.
- 도복을 입어야 해요.dobogeul ibeoya haeyo.I have to wear my taekwondo uniform.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are preparing for a taekwondo class.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 도복 어디 있어요?Hyeon-u ssi, dobok eodi isseoyo?Hyunwoo, where is your taekwondo uniform?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo집에 두고 왔어요.jibe dugo wasseoyo.I left it at home.
- 수빈 Su-bin제 여분 도복 빌려줄까요?je yeobun dobok billyeojulkkayo?Shall I lend you my spare taekwondo uniform?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 고마워요, 수빈 씨.jeongmal gomawoyo, Subin ssi.Thank you so much, Subin.
