Korean Dictionary
How to say "Iron" in Korean
“Iron” in Korean is 다리미 (pronounced "darimi").
다리미
darimi
Usage & Context
An iron is used for pressing clothes to remove wrinkles. The term 다리미 is commonly used in Korean households. Many Koreans use irons to maintain neat appearance of their clothing.
Example Sentence
옷을 다리미로 다려요.
I iron my clothes with an iron.
How to use 다리미 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Iron” is 다리미, romanized as darimi.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 다리미.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Da-ri-mi." "Da" sounds like "dah" in "dah-ling." "Ri" sounds like "ree" in "reel." "Mi" sounds like "mee" in "meet." The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Preparing for an important event.
중요한 약속 전에 셔츠를 다리미로 다려야 해.
I need to iron my shirt with an iron before an important appointment.
Discussing travel items.
여행용 미니 다리미가 있으면 정말 편리해요.
A mini travel iron is really convenient to have.
Learning a household chore.
다리미 사용법을 잘 몰라서 엄마한테 물어봤어.
I didn't know how to use the iron well, so I asked my mom.
Cultural Context
Maintaining a neat appearance is generally important in Korean culture, and "다리미" plays a role in keeping clothes wrinkle-free. While many modern apartments have steam closets (스타일러 - seutailleo) for quick refreshing, a traditional "다리미" is still a common household appliance. It's a practical item, and you might see it used in slice-of-life K-dramas depicting daily chores, emphasizing attention to detail in personal presentation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 다리미 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
다리미로 다리다
to iron with an iron
옷을 다리다
to iron clothes
다리미판
ironing board
Related Expressions
다리다
darida
to iron (verb)
옷
ot
clothes
주름
jureum
wrinkle (on clothes or skin)
스팀 다리미
seutim darimi
steam iron
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