Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mittens" in Korean
“Mittens” in Korean is 벙어리장갑 (pronounced "beongeori-janggap").
벙어리장갑
beongeori-janggap
Usage & Context
Warm hand coverings with a single compartment for fingers, worn in Korean extreme winter. Provides maximum warmth.
Example Sentence
벙어리장갑은 따뜻해요.
Mittens are warm.
How to use 벙어리장갑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mittens” is 벙어리장갑, romanized as beongeori-janggap.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Beong' sounds like 'bung' in 'bungalow'. 'Eo' is like 'uh' in 'butter'. 'Ri' is like 'ree' in 'tree'. 'Jang' is like 'jang' in 'janggle'. 'Gap' is like 'gap' in 'gap', with an unreleased 'p' sound at the end. The word flows together, with a slight pause before 'janggap'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing practical clothing choices for infants.
아기들은 벙어리장갑을 끼는 게 더 편해요.
It's more comfortable for babies to wear mittens.
Explaining the benefit of mittens for warmth.
손가락이 따로 없어서 벙어리장갑이 훨씬 따뜻해요.
Mittens are much warmer because the fingers aren't separate.
Sharing a nostalgic childhood memory.
어릴 때 엄마가 직접 벙어리장갑을 떠주셨어요.
When I was little, my mom knitted mittens for me herself.
Cultural Context
While '장갑' (janggap) is a general term for gloves, '벙어리장갑' specifically refers to mittens. The word '벙어리' historically meant 'mute person', referring to the fact that the fingers are not separated, making it harder to use them individually. However, in modern usage, it's simply the established term for mittens and not generally perceived as offensive in this context. They are popular for children and for anyone seeking maximum warmth in extreme cold.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
벙어리장갑을 끼다
to wear mittens
따뜻한 벙어리장갑
warm mittens
아기 벙어리장갑
baby mittens
Related Expressions
장갑
janggap
gloves (general term)
손난로
sonnallo
hand warmer (similar to 핫팩)
목도리
mokdori
muffler/winter scarf
털모자
teolmoja
wool hat/beanie
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