Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blanket" in Korean
“Blanket” in Korean is 담요 (pronounced "Damyo").
담요
Damyo
Usage & Context
Blankets are essential bedding in Korean homes, especially in winter. Korea has a tradition of thick cotton bedding called ibul.
Example Sentence
겨울에는 두꺼운 담요가 필요해요.
In winter, a thick blanket is needed.
How to use 담요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blanket” is 담요, romanized as Damyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Dam-yo." "Dam" sounds like 'dahm' in 'damn.' "Yo" sounds like 'yoh' in 'yogurt.' The emphasis is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a cozy activity at home.
소파에 앉아서 담요 덮고 영화 볼까?
Shall we sit on the sofa, cover ourselves with a blanket, and watch a movie?
A parent caring for their child.
아기가 추울까 봐 담요를 덮어줬어요.
I covered the baby with a blanket in case they were cold.
Asking a flight attendant for a blanket.
비행기에서 담요 좀 받을 수 있을까요?
Could I get a blanket on the plane?
Cultural Context
While '담요' (damyo) refers to a general blanket, the traditional Korean bedding system is centered around '이불' (ibul). '이불' is typically a thick, padded duvet, often made of cotton, that serves as the main cover for sleeping, especially when sleeping on the floor (온돌, ondol). '담요' might be used as an extra layer or for casual use on a sofa, whereas '이불' is more specifically for sleeping in bed or on the floor. Many Korean homes still use '이불' for its warmth and comfort.
Editorial note
We review entries like 담요 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
담요를 덮다
To cover oneself with a blanket
담요를 깔다
To spread a blanket (on the floor, for example)
포근한 담요
A cozy blanket
Related Expressions
이불
Ibul
Traditional Korean duvet/quilt
무릎 담요
Mureup damyo
Lap blanket
전기 담요
Jeongi damyo
Electric blanket
침대보
Chimdaebo
Bedspread/bedsheet
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