Korean Dictionary
How to say "Coat" in Korean
“Coat” in Korean is 코트 (pronounced "Koteu").
코트
Koteu
Usage & Context
Coats are essential outerwear in Korean winters. Long wool coats are a staple of Korean autumn and winter fashion and are considered timeless wardrobe pieces.
Example Sentence
겨울에 긴 코트를 입으면 따뜻하고 세련되어 보여요.
Wearing a long coat in winter looks warm and sophisticated.
How to use 코트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Coat” is 코트, romanized as Koteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ko-teu'. A loanword from English 'coat'. The 'ko' rhymes with 'go', and 'teu' is a very short, almost silent final vowel.
More Example Sentences
shopping
겨울 코트 어디서 사요?
Where do you buy winter coats?
fashion trend
롱 코트가 유행이에요.
Long coats are in style.
entering a home
코트 벗어 걸어 놓으세요.
Take off your coat and hang it up.
Cultural Context
코트 is the default term for winter coats. Koreans distinguish styles by prefix: 롱 코트 (long coat), 트렌치 코트 (trench coat), 더블 코트 (double-breasted). 패딩 (padded puffer jacket) is a separate and beloved category — the Long Padding craze became a global fashion phenomenon originating in Korea. Wool coats are seen as more dressy and formal.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
코트 한 벌 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy a coat.
코트 색깔이 예뻐요.
The coat color is pretty.
코트가 따뜻해요.
The coat is warm.
Related Expressions
패딩
paeding
padded jacket / puffer
자켓
jaket
jacket
외투
oetu
outerwear (formal)
트렌치 코트
teurenchi koteu
trench coat
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