When to use vest in Korean

Korean: 조끼[ jo-kki ]

vest
vest

When to use it

A 조끼 is a vest, usually a sleeveless top worn over other clothes. People wear it for warmth, style, or as part of a uniform. You can use this word for different kinds of vests, like simple everyday vests or thicker outdoor ones.

Example sentences

  1. 날씨가 추워서 조끼를 입었어요.

    It's cold, so I wore a vest.

  2. 집에서 조끼를 벗었어요.

    I took off my vest at home.

  3. 이 조끼는 얼마예요?

    How much is this vest?

  4. 아빠는 등산할 때 조끼를 입어요.

    Dad wears a vest when hiking.