Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clothes Hanger" in Korean
“Clothes Hanger” in Korean is 옷걸이 (pronounced "Otgeori").
옷걸이
Otgeori
Usage & Context
Clothes hangers are essential home accessories in Korean bedrooms and closets. Koreans use various types of hangers for different types of clothing.
Example Sentence
옷걸이에 외투를 걸어 두었어요.
I hung the coat on the clothes hanger.
How to use 옷걸이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clothes Hanger” is 옷걸이, romanized as Otgeori.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Ot,' sounds like 'oat' (as in oatmeal). The second part, 'Geo-ri,' sounds like 'guh-ree' (guh like 'duh' without the 'd', ree like 'tree' without the 't'). Due to consonant assimilation, '옷걸이' can sometimes sound like '옷꺼리' (ot-kkeo-ri) in natural speech.
More Example Sentences
Giving instructions for laundry to a family member.
세탁한 옷은 옷걸이에 걸어서 말려주세요.
Please hang the washed clothes on a hanger to dry.
Commenting on a hanger's feature while shopping or organizing.
이 옷걸이는 어깨 부분이 넓어서 옷이 안 늘어나요.
This hanger has wide shoulders, so clothes don't stretch.
Complaining about a full closet to a friend.
옷걸이가 너무 많아서 옷장이 꽉 찼어요.
There are too many hangers, so the closet is full.
Cultural Context
'옷걸이' is a ubiquitous household item in Korea. Given the often compact living spaces, Koreans frequently use various types of hangers—padded, wooden, plastic, or multi-tier—to maximize closet efficiency. Over-the-door hangers or garment racks (행거) are also popular for temporary storage or drying clothes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 옷걸이 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
옷걸이에 걸다
To hang on a hanger
옷걸이 정리
Hanger organization
옷걸이 부족
Lack of hangers
Related Expressions
옷장
Otjang
Closet/Wardrobe
행거
Haenggeo
Clothes rack/Garment rack (loanword)
빨래 건조대
Ppallae geonjodae
Laundry drying rack
옷걸이 봉
Otgeori bong
Hanger rod (inside a closet)
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