WORDROW Korean Idioms 탈 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 쓰다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 탈(을) 쓰다
- 탈을 쓰다
- 탈 쓰다
English rendering wear a disguise or resemble someone Literal translation: “wear a mask”
Meaning 1
본색이 드러나지 않게 가장하다.
To disguise oneself so that one’s true nature is concealed.
Dictionary example 1
양의 탈을 쓴 늑대.
A wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Dictionary example 2
위선의 탈을 쓰다 .
Wear a mask of hypocrisy.
Meaning 2
생김새나 하는 짓이 누구를 꼭 닮다.
To look or behave exactly like someone.
Dictionary example 1
그 아이는 딱 저의 어머니의 탈을 썼다.
That child is the very image of their mother.
