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Pocket in Korean 🇰🇷


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pocket 주머니
How to say “pocket” in Korean? “주머니”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “주머니” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on pocket in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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주머니 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice the syllable "머니" sounds like the English word “money.” This can help you remember that a pocket often holds money.
• Imagine reaching into your pocket for cash to reinforce the connection.

Explanations:
• “주머니” (jumoni) is the Korean word for “pocket,” referring to a small bag or compartment in clothing for holding items.
• It is the native term used in everyday conversation for pockets on pants, jackets, etc.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• “포켓” (poh-ket) is a loanword from English that is sometimes used in casual contexts to mean “pocket.”

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In slang, “주머니” can refer to one’s money or financial resources. For example, expressions like “주머니 사정” imply one’s financial situation.
• The phrase “주머니를 털다” means “to empty one’s pockets,” often referring to spending all one’s money or being financially drained.

Examples of Sentences:
1. 나는 주머니에 열쇠를 넣었어.
 (Romanized: Naneun jumoni-e yeolsoe-reul neoh-eosseo.)
 Translation: I put the keys in my pocket.
2. 제 주머니가 텅 비었어요.
 (Romanized: Je jumoni-ga teong bieosseoyo.)
 Translation: My pocket is empty.
3. 주머니 사정이 힘들어서 오늘은 외출하지 않기로 했어요.
 (Romanized: Jumoni sajang-i himdeureoseo oneureun oechulhaji an-giro haesseoyo.)
 Translation: Since I’m short on cash, I decided not to go out today.

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