모자 (Moja)
Grammar & Usage
noun
neutral
How it works
모자 (moja) is a common noun referring to various types of headwear, such as hats or caps. It is often used in everyday conversation and does not carry any specific grammatical gender or number, which are typically inferred from context in Korean.
Sample sentences
날씨가 추우니 모자를 쓰세요.
It's cold, so wear a hat.
저 빨간 모자는 누구 것인가요?
Whose is that red hat?
여름에는 햇빛을 가리기 위해 모자가 필요해요.
In summer, you need a hat to block the sun.
Quick facts
etymology:Derived from '모' (mo, referring to hair/head) and '자' (ja, a suffix often used for small objects or things related to persons, though its exact origin for 'moja' is debated, it broadly means 'head covering').
usage_note:Can refer to any type of head covering, from baseball caps to winter hats and fashion hats.
Mnemonic
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Example
날씨가 추우니 모자를 쓰세요.
It's cold, so wear a hat.
저 빨간 모자는 누구 것인가요?
Whose is that red hat?
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