Clothes in Korean

Knowing some words for clothes in Korean will be useful in all kinds of situations. Whether you’re strolling in a city or adventuring away from the crowds, after this free lesson you’ll be able to describe what you need to suit the weather, or what you’re looking for when shopping for clothes in Korea.

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Clothes in Korean

If you’re likely to spend more time outdoors, such as hiking up Mt. Sorak or visiting Jeju Island, you’ll be more dependent on the weather. You'll enjoy yourself a lot more if you have the appropriate clothing. What’s the Korean word for "jacket"? How do you explain that you need a pair of thick socks for walking? Listen to the native-speaker’s pronunciation and practice saying the Korean words aloud until you feel confident.

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clothes
코트
koteu
coat
모자
moja
hat
자켓
jaket
jacket
점퍼
jeompeo
jumper
스카프
seukapeu
scarf
양말
yangmal
socks
운동복
undongbok
tracksuit

Ready for a trip to the beach? Most of the lakes in South Korea are reservoirs, so swimming isn't allowed. Beaches are open to the public in the months of July and August but beware of the crowd!

Here are some words and phrases that you may use at the beach:

... 빌리고 싶어요.
... billigo sipeoyo.
(I) want to rent a ...
수영복
suyeongbok
swimsuit
샌달
saendal
sandals
구조원이 있어요?
Gujowoni isseoyo?
Is there a lifeguard?
여기서 수영해도 되나요?
Yeogiseo suyeonghaedo dwaenayo?
Am (I) allowed to swim here?
양산
yangsan
parasol
서핑보드
seopingbodeu
surfboard
모터보트
moteoboteu
motorboat
제트스키
jeteuseuki
jetski
접는 의자
jeopneun uija
deck chair
비키니
bikini
bikini
If the weather is bad, you may want to say that you are "boiling hot," "freezing cold," "wet," or "miserable." See which one of these phrases suits you:
추워요.
Chuwoyo.
(I) am cold.
얼어 붙어요.
Eoreo buteoyo.
(I) am freezing.
더워요.
Deowoyo.
(I) am hot.
땀나요.
Ttamnayo.
(I) am sweating.
너무 더워요.
Neomu deowoyo.
(I) am boiling hot.
불행해요.
Bulhaenghaeyo.
(I) am miserable.

So whether it’s boiling hot or freezing cold, you now have the right language to communicate how you feel, and what clothing you need to match the conditions. Well done!

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