Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hat" in Korean
“Hat” in Korean is 모자 (pronounced "moja").
모자
moja
Usage & Context
A head covering worn for protection and style in Korea. Available in various styles for different occasions.
Example Sentence
햇빛이 강하니까 모자를 쓰세요.
The sun is strong, so wear a hat.
How to use 모자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hat” is 모자, romanized as moja.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 모자.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "모자" (moja) sounds like "MOH-jah". "Mo" is like 'mo' in 'more', and "ja" is like 'jah' in 'jar'. The stress is fairly even, perhaps slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice for cold weather.
겨울에는 따뜻한 모자를 써야 해요.
In winter, you should wear a warm hat.
Asking a friend about what to bring to an event.
야구 경기 보러 갈 때 모자 챙겨갈까?
Should I bring a hat when we go to watch the baseball game?
Complimenting a hat's flattering effect.
이 모자는 얼굴을 작아 보이게 하네요.
This hat makes my face look smaller.
Cultural Context
모자 (moja) is a general term for any hat. Koreans wear hats for various reasons: sun protection, warmth, fashion, or even to hide unkempt hair (especially popular among celebrities at airports). Different styles like "캡" (kaep, baseball cap) or "비니" (bini, beanie) are also very common, each with its own specific usage and fashion context.
Editorial note
We review entries like 모자 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
모자를 쓰다
To wear a hat
모자를 벗다
To take off a hat
예쁜 모자
Pretty hat
Related Expressions
캡
kaep
Cap (baseball cap)
비니
bini
Beanie
선글라스
seongeullaseu
Sunglasses (often worn with hats)
마스크
maseukeu
Mask (often worn with hats for privacy/anonymity)
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