cape vs earmuffs in Korean

망토vs귀마개

cape

망토cape

A 망토 is a cape, a piece of clothing that covers your shoulders and back. People often wear it with costumes, in shows, or as a stylish outer layer. In pictures, it usually looks like a long cloth without sleeves.

When to use cape
earmuffs

귀마개earmuffs

귀마개 are warm covers for your ears, usually worn in cold weather. You wear them outside in winter to protect your ears from the cold and wind. People often use them with a coat, scarf, and gloves.

When to use earmuffs

How they differ

cape (망토) and earmuffs (귀마개) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “cape” when A 망토 is a cape, a piece of clothing that covers your shoulders and back. People often wear it with costumes, in shows, or as a stylish ou… Use “earmuffs” when 귀마개 are warm covers for your ears, usually worn in cold weather. You wear them outside in winter to protect your ears from the cold and w…