clothes vs pajamas in Korean

vs잠옷

clothes

clothes

The word "옷" means clothes, the things you wear on your body. You can use it when talking about wearing, buying, washing, or packing clothes. It is a very common everyday word at home and outside.

When to use clothes
pajamas

잠옷pajamas

잠옷 means pajamas, or the comfortable clothes people wear at night. You usually use this word when talking about getting ready for bed, sleeping, or relaxing at home. It is a common clothing word for everyday life.

When to use pajamas

How they differ

clothes (옷) and pajamas (잠옷) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “clothes” when The word "옷" means clothes, the things you wear on your body. You can use it when talking about wearing, buying, washing, or packing clot… Use “pajamas” when 잠옷 means pajamas, or the comfortable clothes people wear at night. You usually use this word when talking about getting ready for bed, sl…