Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ironing" in Korean
“Ironing” in Korean is 다림질 (pronounced "dalimjil").
다림질
dalimjil
Usage & Context
Pressing clothes with an iron in Korea. Important for maintaining neat appearance.
Example Sentence
셔츠를 다림질했어요.
I ironed my shirt.
How to use 다림질 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ironing” is 다림질, romanized as dalimjil.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '다림질' as "da-lim-jil". 'Da' sounds like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. 'Lim' is like 'limb' without the 'b' sound. 'Jil' is pronounced like 'jill'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about getting clothes professionally ironed at a dry cleaner.
세탁소에 다림질 맡겼어요.
I sent my clothes to the dry cleaner for ironing.
Noticing a wrinkled shirt before an important meeting.
이 셔츠는 다림질이 필요해요.
This shirt needs ironing.
Describing a parent's daily chore at home.
엄마가 매일 아빠 와이셔츠 다림질을 하세요.
Mom irons Dad's dress shirts every day.
Cultural Context
In Korea, maintaining a neat appearance is highly valued. While many households own irons, it's also very common to send clothes, especially dress shirts or delicate items, to a local dry cleaner (세탁소, setakso) for professional washing and ironing. This service is affordable and convenient, making it a popular choice for busy individuals.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다림질하다
to iron
다림질 맡기다
to send for ironing
다림질이 잘 되다
to be well-ironed
Related Expressions
다리미
darimi
iron (the appliance)
다리다
darida
to iron (verb)
세탁
setak
laundry, washing
옷
ot
clothes
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