모자 vs 햇
Korean word comparison
Listen to 모자
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| 모자 | 햇 |
|---|---|
MO-ja noun | haet noun |
| A hat; something you wear on your head for warmth, shade, or style. | A hat or cap, especially for sun protection. |
How they differ
Compared with 모자, 햇 is a more specific word for a hat worn mainly to block the sun. It often feels a little old-fashioned or literary, so it is not used as broadly in everyday speech as 모자.
When to use each
When to use 모자: Use 모자 when you mean any kind of hat in normal, everyday Korean.
When to use 햇: Use 햇 when you specifically mean a sun hat or want a slightly traditional, descriptive feel.
Side-by-side examples
- 그는 겨울에 따뜻한 모자를 썼다.
(He wore a warm hat in winter.) - 여름에는 햇을 써서 햇빛을 가린다.
(In summer, people wear a sun hat to block the sunlight.)
Register & nuance: 햇 is less common in daily conversation and can sound somewhat literary or old-fashioned compared with the neutral, everyday word 모자.