Korean Dictionary
How to say "Collar" in Korean
“Collar” in Korean is 목걸이 (pronounced "mokgeori").
목걸이
mokgeori
Usage & Context
A pet collar holds identification tags and supports leash attachment. In Korea, dog owners are required by law to have their pets wear a 목걸이 with identification information in public.
Example Sentence
강아지 목걸이에 이름과 연락처를 적어 뒀다.
I wrote the name and contact number on the dog's collar.
How to use 목걸이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Collar” is 목걸이, romanized as mokgeori.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
목 (mok) sounds like 'mok' in 'mock,' but with an unreleased 'k' sound at the end. 걸 (geol) sounds like 'gul' in 'gull.' 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see.' Combine them as 'mok-gul-ee,' with a relatively even flow.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a pet owner's precaution
잃어버릴까 봐 강아지 목걸이에 이름표를 달아줬어요.
I put a name tag on my dog's collar in case he gets lost.
Shopping for pet accessories
새로운 디자인의 예쁜 목걸이를 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a pretty collar with a new design.
Giving instructions for pet care
고양이 목걸이는 너무 조이지 않게 해주세요.
Please make sure the cat's collar isn't too tight.
Cultural Context
In Korea, a '목걸이' (collar) for pets, especially dogs, is not just for fashion or leash attachment; it's legally mandated. Dog owners are required to have their pets wear a collar with identification information (like the owner's contact details) when in public. This regulation aims to help reunite lost pets with their owners and promote responsible pet ownership.
Editorial note
We review entries like 목걸이 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
목걸이 채우다
to put on a collar
강아지 목걸이
dog collar
고양이 목걸이
cat collar
Related Expressions
목줄
mokjul
leash (literally 'neck rope')
인식표
insikpyo
identification tag
하네스
haneseu
harness
이름표
ireumpyo
name tag
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