The Korean word for "jumper" or "jacket" is 점퍼 (jeompeo).
It's a very common word to describe a type of outer clothing.
You can use 점퍼 when you're talking about a light jacket or a windbreaker.
It's pronounced similarly to the English word "jumper," which makes it easy to remember!
§ What '점퍼' means and when to use it
The Korean word 점퍼 (jeompeo) directly translates to "jumper" or "jacket" in English. It's a very common loanword from English, making it quite easy to remember for English speakers. You'll hear and see this word used frequently in everyday conversation in Korea, especially when talking about clothing, shopping, or weather. Think of it as a general term for a lightweight, casual outer garment that covers the upper body. It's not usually used for very formal coats or heavy winter parkas, but rather for items like windbreakers, bomber jackets, or casual zip-up jackets.
When people use 점퍼, they are typically referring to an outerwear piece that is functional and often sporty. It's the kind of jacket you'd wear for a walk in the park, a casual outing with friends, or simply to stay warm on a cool day. It’s a practical word to know because jackets are a staple in everyone's wardrobe, and you’ll encounter this term in clothing stores, on TV, and in conversations with Koreans.
The CEFR A2 level means it's a basic vocabulary word that you should aim to learn early on in your Korean studies. Mastering words like 점퍼 helps you build a solid foundation for more complex conversations about daily life.
- DEFINITION
- 점퍼 (jeompeo): A lightweight, casual outer garment for the upper body, such as a jumper or jacket.
Let's look at some examples of how 점퍼 is used in sentences:
날씨가 추우니까 점퍼 입고 나가세요.
Hint: The weather is cold, so wear your jumper and go out.
새 점퍼를 샀어요.
Hint: I bought a new jumper/jacket.
이 점퍼는 너무 커요.
Hint: This jumper/jacket is too big.
점퍼를 어디에 뒀는지 기억이 안 나요.
Hint: I don't remember where I put my jumper/jacket.
Understanding these nuances will help you communicate more accurately and sound more natural when speaking Korean. So next time you're talking about outerwear, remember 점퍼!
How Formal Is It?
"비즈니스 캐주얼 복장으로 재킷을 착용했습니다. (I wore a jacket for business casual attire.)"
"날씨가 쌀쌀해서 점퍼를 입었어요. (The weather is chilly, so I put on a jumper/jacket.)"
"추우면 겉옷 입어. (If you're cold, wear an outer garment/jacket.)"
"엄마, 저 잠바 입고 싶어요! (Mommy, I want to wear that jacket!)"
"군대에서 깔깔이 입으면 진짜 따뜻해. (It's really warm when you wear a 'kkal-kkal-i' [quilted military jacket] in the army.)"
按水平分级的例句
이 점퍼가 예뻐요.
This jumper is pretty.
점퍼를 입으세요.
Please wear the jumper.
저는 새 점퍼를 샀어요.
I bought a new jumper.
이 점퍼는 따뜻해요.
This jumper is warm.
어떤 점퍼를 좋아해요?
Which jumper do you like?
점퍼가 작아요.
The jumper is small.
빨간색 점퍼를 주세요.
Please give me the red jumper.
점퍼가 비싸요.
The jumper is expensive.
이 점퍼는 따뜻하고 편안해서 겨울에 입기 좋아요.
This jumper is warm and comfortable, so it's good for wearing in winter.
저는 파란색 점퍼를 좋아해서 자주 입어요.
I like blue jumpers, so I wear them often.
새로운 점퍼를 사러 백화점에 갔어요.
I went to the department store to buy a new jumper.
이 점퍼는 디자인이 세련돼서 마음에 들어요.
I like this jumper because its design is stylish.
비가 올 것 같아서 점퍼를 챙겨왔어요.
It looks like it's going to rain, so I brought my jumper.
운동할 때는 가벼운 점퍼를 입는 것이 좋아요.
It's good to wear a light jumper when exercising.
빨간색 점퍼를 입고 있는 사람이 제 친구예요.
The person wearing the red jumper is my friend.
이 점퍼는 세탁하기 쉬워서 관리하기 편해요.
This jumper is easy to wash, so it's convenient to care for.
容易混淆的词
This is a direct transliteration of 'jumper' or 'jacket' and is commonly used for casual outerwear.
Another direct transliteration from 'jacket', often used interchangeably with '점퍼' but can sometimes imply a slightly more formal jacket, like a suit jacket.
Borrowed from 'coat', '코트' refers to a heavier, longer outer garment, typically worn in colder weather, distinct from a lighter '점퍼' or '재킷'.
习语与表达
"비행기를 놓치다"
To miss a flight
늦잠 자서 비행기를 놓쳤어요. (I overslept and missed my flight.)
neutral"눈 깜짝할 사이에"
In the blink of an eye
눈 깜짝할 사이에 시간이 흘렀다. (Time flew by in the blink of an eye.)
neutral"식은 죽 먹기"
Piece of cake (literally: eating cold porridge)
그 일은 저에게 식은 죽 먹기예요. (That task is a piece of cake for me.)
informal"발 없는 말이 천 리 간다"
Word travels fast (literally: a footless word travels a thousand li)
발 없는 말이 천 리 간다고, 조심해야 해요. (Word travels fast, so you need to be careful.)
neutral"하늘의 별 따기"
Extremely difficult (literally: picking stars from the sky)
그 시험에 합격하는 것은 하늘의 별 따기예요. (Passing that exam is extremely difficult.)
neutral"배보다 배꼽이 더 크다"
The accessory is bigger than the main object, the cost of the side dish is more than the main dish (literally: the belly button is bigger than the belly)
배보다 배꼽이 더 커서 본말이 전도됐다. (The accessory was bigger than the main object, so the priorities were reversed.)
neutral"눈에 콩깍지가 씌었다"
To be blindly in love (literally: to have bean pods over one's eyes)
그는 사랑에 빠져서 눈에 콩깍지가 씌었어요. (He's fallen in love and is blindly infatuated.)
informal"손발이 맞다"
To work well together, to be in sync (literally: hands and feet match)
우리는 손발이 잘 맞아서 일을 빨리 끝냈어요. (We work well together, so we finished the work quickly.)
neutral"귀가 얇다"
To be easily swayed/gullible (literally: ears are thin)
그는 귀가 얇아서 남의 말을 잘 믿어요. (He's easily swayed, so he readily believes what others say.)
neutral"입이 짧다"
To be a picky eater (literally: mouth is short)
우리 아이는 입이 짧아서 먹는 게 힘들어요. (Our child is a picky eater, so it's hard for them to eat.)
neutral容易混淆
Many English speakers confuse '바지' with 'pants' or 'trousers', but it can also refer to 'jeans' or 'shorts'.
'바지' is a general term for any lower body garment covering the legs. The specific type (jeans, shorts, etc.) is often inferred from context or specified with another word (e.g., 청바지 - 'cheongbaji' for jeans).
이 바지 너무 편해요. (This [pair of] pants is so comfortable.)
Often translated simply as 'socks', which is correct, but learners sometimes wonder if there's a separate word for 'stockings' or 'tights'.
'양말' broadly covers socks of various lengths. For 'tights' or 'pantyhose', Koreans often use '스타킹' (seutaking) which is a Konglish word.
양말을 신으세요. (Put on your socks.)
While 'shoes' is a common translation, '구두' specifically refers to dress shoes, formal shoes, or leather shoes, not athletic shoes or sneakers.
For athletic shoes or sneakers, you would use '운동화' (undonghwa). '구두' implies a more formal style of shoe.
새 구두를 샀어요. (I bought new dress shoes.)
Directly means 'glasses', but some learners might wonder how to differentiate between regular eyeglasses and sunglasses.
'안경' is for eyeglasses. For sunglasses, you add '선' (seon) meaning 'sun' to get '선글라스' (seongeullaseu), another Konglish term.
안경을 쓰고 책을 읽어요. (I read a book wearing glasses.)
Means 'hat' or 'cap', but learners might not realize it covers a wide variety of headwear, from baseball caps to beanies.
'모자' is a general term. Specific types are often distinguished by adding descriptive words, like '야구 모자' (yagu moja - baseball cap) or '털 모자' (teol moja - wool hat/beanie).
따뜻한 모자를 쓰세요. (Wear a warm hat.)
自我测试 18 个问题
저는 따뜻한 ___를 입었어요.
The sentence means 'I wore a warm jacket.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
겨울에는 두꺼운 ___가 필요해요.
The sentence means 'In winter, a thick jacket is needed.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
비가 와서 ___를 입고 나갔어요.
The sentence means 'It rained, so I wore a jacket and went out.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
저는 파란색 ___를 제일 좋아해요.
The sentence means 'I like blue jackets the most.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
날씨가 추워서 ___를 꼭 입으세요.
The sentence means 'The weather is cold, so please wear a jacket.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
이 ___는 너무 커요.
The sentence means 'This jacket is too big.' '점퍼' is the correct word for jacket.
Write a short sentence saying you bought a jacket. (Use '샀어요' for 'bought'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
저는 점퍼를 샀어요.
Write a sentence saying 'This jumper is pretty.' (Use '예뻐요' for 'pretty'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
이 점퍼는 예뻐요.
Write a sentence telling someone to wear a jacket when it's cold. (Use '입으세요' for 'wear' (polite command) and '추울 때' for 'when it's cold'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
추울 때 점퍼를 입으세요.
What did the person buy?
Read this passage:
저는 새 점퍼를 샀어요. 이 점퍼는 아주 따뜻해요. 저는 이 점퍼를 좋아해요.
What did the person buy?
The passage says '저는 새 점퍼를 샀어요.' which means 'I bought a new jumper.'
The passage says '저는 새 점퍼를 샀어요.' which means 'I bought a new jumper.'
What color is Sujin's jumper?
Read this passage:
수진 씨는 빨간색 점퍼가 있어요. 그 점퍼는 매우 예뻐요. 수진 씨는 자주 그 점퍼를 입어요.
What color is Sujin's jumper?
The passage says '수진 씨는 빨간색 점퍼가 있어요.' which means 'Sujin has a red jumper.'
The passage says '수진 씨는 빨간색 점퍼가 있어요.' which means 'Sujin has a red jumper.'
Why did the person wear a thick jumper?
Read this passage:
오늘 날씨가 추워요. 그래서 저는 두꺼운 점퍼를 입었어요. 따뜻해서 좋아요.
Why did the person wear a thick jumper?
The passage says '오늘 날씨가 추워요. 그래서 저는 두꺼운 점퍼를 입었어요.' which means 'Today the weather is cold. So I wore a thick jumper.'
The passage says '오늘 날씨가 추워요. 그래서 저는 두꺼운 점퍼를 입었어요.' which means 'Today the weather is cold. So I wore a thick jumper.'
This sentence means 'This jumper is pretty.' The order is 'This jumper is pretty.'
This sentence means 'I bought a new jumper.' The order is 'New jumper bought.'
This sentence means 'Please wear a jumper. It's cold.' The order is 'Jumper wear. Cold.'
/ 18 correct
Perfect score!
例句
날씨가 쌀쌀해서 점퍼를 입었어요.
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