Difference between scarf and headscarf in Korean

목도리·두건

scarf

목도리scarf

A scarf is a piece of clothing you wear around your neck, usually to stay warm. In Korean, 목도리 means scarf. People often wear a scarf in cold weather, and it can also look nice with a coat.

headscarf

두건headscarf

A 두건 is a piece of cloth worn on the head. People use it to cover their hair, keep hair in place, or add style to an outfit. You can see it at home, outside, while working, or when traveling.

The difference

scarf (목도리) and headscarf (두건) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “scarf” when A scarf is a piece of clothing you wear around your neck, usually to stay warm. In Korean, 목도리 means scarf. People often wear a scarf in… Use “headscarf” when A 두건 is a piece of cloth worn on the head. People use it to cover their hair, keep hair in place, or add style to an outfit. You can see…