Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cap" in Korean
“Cap” in Korean is 캡 (pronounced "kaep").
캡
kaep
Usage & Context
A casual baseball-style hat worn for sports and casual occasions in Korea. Popular among young people.
Example Sentence
캡을 쓰고 나갔어요.
I put on a cap and went out.
How to use 캡 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cap” is 캡, romanized as kaep.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "캡" (kaep) sounds like "KAP". It's a single syllable, similar to the English word 'cap'. The 'ae' vowel is like the 'a' in 'cat'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the practical use of a cap during exercise.
운동할 때 땀 흘리지 않게 캡을 써요.
I wear a cap when exercising so I don't sweat.
Spotting a celebrity trying to be incognito.
저 연예인 캡 쓰고 있는데 누군지 모르겠어.
That celebrity is wearing a cap, but I don't know who it is.
Commenting on the comfort feature of a cap.
이 캡은 뒷부분이 조절돼서 편해요.
This cap is comfortable because the back part is adjustable.
Cultural Context
"캡" (kaep) specifically refers to a baseball cap or a similar style with a brim. It's extremely popular in casual Korean fashion, especially among younger generations and K-pop idols. Many wear them backward or slightly tilted for a stylish look. It's also common for people to wear a cap when they don't want to do their hair or want to go unnoticed.
Editorial note
We review entries like 캡 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
캡을 쓰다
To wear a cap
캡 모자
Cap (often used together)
브랜드 캡
Brand cap
Related Expressions
모자
moja
Hat (general term)
야구모자
yagumoja
Baseball cap (more specific)
스냅백
seunaepbaek
Snapback (a type of adjustable cap)
선캡
seonkaep
Visor (sun cap)
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