In this lesson, we will learn about clothing in Korean. You may have already read our article on how to say “clothes” in Korean, but you might also like to learn the different Korean vocabulary and phrases related to clothes in more detail.
Wearing clothes is a fun part of a person’s daily life which means it can be a majorly important thing in learning Korean vocabulary. Most especially if you’re learning Korean and you like clothes and fashion, then this may be the perfect topic!
Read on to learn more!
Clothing Vocabulary in Korean
In this lesson, we have divided the vocabulary into two groups. One group is for nouns, and the other for verbs related to the topic. Below we will introduce you to both.
How to say “clothing” in Korean
In Korean, the word for clothing is 옷 (ot). It’s such a simple and short word to remember, and it is the same for both singular and plural use.
Clothing-related nouns
Here are some English and Korean words for what people are usually wearing grouped in specific categories.
Tops in Korean
To start off, here are the common Korean words for tops.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 블라우스 (beullauseu) | Blouse |
| 가디건 (gadigeon) | Cardigan |
| 니트 (niteu) | Knitwear |
| 셔츠 (syeocheu) | Shirt |
| 스웨터 (seuweteo) | Sweater |
| 티셔츠 (tisyeocheu) | T-shirt |
| 탱크톱 (taengkeutop) | Tank top |
| 폴로 (pollo) | Turtleneck |
Shirt in Korean
The Korean word for “shirt” – 셔츠 (syeocheu), while you can say 티셔츠 (tisyeocheu) for “t-shirt.”
Bottoms in Korean
These are the Korean words for bottom wear.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 청바지 (cheongbaji) | Jeans |
| 점프수트 (jeompeusuteu) | Jumpsuit |
| 레깅스 (leginseu) | Leggings |
| 오버롤 (obeorol) | Overalls |
| 바지 (baji) | Pants |
| 반바지 (banbaji) | Shorts |
| 치마 (chima), 스커트 (seukeoteu) | Skirt |
Pants in Korean
The Korean word for “pants” is 바지 (baji). If you’re wearing jeans and want to refer to them instead, then you can use the Korean term 청바지 (cheongbaji).
Shorts in Korean
Another bottom wear that is commonly worn is 반바지 (banbaji) which means “shorts” in Korean.
Outerwear in Korean
Below is a table that will teach you Korean words if you’d like some layering for your clothes.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 코트 (koteu) | Coat |
| 외트 (woeteu) | Overcoat |
| 모피코트 (mopikoteu) | Fur coat |
| 반코트 (bankoteu) | Half-coat |
| 재킷 (jaekit) | Jacket |
| 잠바 (jamba) | Jacket (windbreaker) |
| 가죽코트 (gajukkoteu) | Leather coat |
| 파카 (paka) | Parka |
| 우비 (ubi) | Raincoat |
| 점퍼 (jeompeo) | Windbreaker |
Formal wear in Korean
Here are the Korean words for the clothes that people wear at formal events.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 드레스 (deureseu) | Dress |
| 원피스 (wonpiseu) | One-piece dress |
| 웨딩드레스 (wedingdeureseu) | Wedding dress |
| 정장 (jeongjang) | Full dress |
| 와이셔츠 (waisyeocheu), 남방셔츠 (nambangsyeocheu) | Dress shirt |
| 양복 (yangbok) | Suit |
| 조끼 (jokki) | Vest |
| 제복 (jebok) | Uniform |
| 교복 (gyobok) | School uniform |
| 작업복 (jakeopbok) | Work uniform |
Footwear in Korean
Below is the Korean vocabulary for the perfect pair crucial in every outfit.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 부티 (buti) | Ankle boots |
| 부츠 (bucheu) | Boots |
| 구두 (gudu) | Dress shoes |
| 슬리퍼 (seullipeo) | Flip flops |
| 하이힐 (haihil) | High heels |
| 등산화 (deungsanhwa) | Hiking boots |
| 샌들 (saendeul) | Sandals |
| 신발 (sinbal) | Shoes |
| 운동화 (undonghwa) | Sneakers |
| 실내화 (silnaehwa) | Slippers |
| 양말 (yangmal) | Socks |
Shoes in Korean
The general term for “shoes” in the Korean language is 신발 (sinbal). On the other hand, the Korean word for “dress shoes” is 구두 (gudu).
Accessories in Korean
To complete the look, here are some Korean words for accessories.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 가방 (gabang) | Bag |
| 배낭 (baenang) | Backpack |
| 벨트 (belteu) | Belt |
| 허리띠 (heoritti), 혁대 (hyeokdae) | Belt |
| 나비 매듭 (nabi maedeup) | Bow |
| 나비 넥타이 (nabi nektai) | Bow tie |
| 브로치 (beurochi) | Brooch |
| 팔찌 (paljji) | Bracelet |
| 지팡이 (jipangi) | Cane |
| 안경 (angyeong) | Glasses |
| 장갑 (janggap) | Gloves |
| 핸드백 (haendeubaek) | Handbag |
| 모자 (moja) | Hat, cap |
| 머리띠 (meoritti) | Headband |
| 보석 (boseok) | Jewelry |
| 머플러 (meopeulleo) | Muffler |
| 목걸이 (mokgeori) | Necklace |
| 반지 (banji) | Ring |
| 스카프 (seukapeu) | Scarf |
| 스타킹 (seutaking) | Stockings |
| 썬글라스 (sseongeullaseu) | Sunglasses |
| 넥타이 (nektai) | Tie |
| 지갑 (jigap) | Wallet |
| 시계 (sigye) | Watch |
Hat in Korean
The Korean word for hat is 모자 (moja). The same word is used for cap.
Glasses in Korean
You can say glasses in Korean as 안경 (angyeong). But you can use the word 썬글라스 (sseongeullaseu) if you specifically mean “sunglasses.”
Other words related to clothing in Korean
Here are more Korean words related to clothes.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 사각팬티 (sagakpaenti) | Boxers |
| 브라 (beura) | Bra |
| 팬티 (paenti) | Underpants |
| 속옷 (sokot) | Underwear |
| 내옷 (naeot) | Underwear |
| 비키니 (bikini) | Bikini |
| 수영복 (suyeongbok) | Swimsuit |
| 운동복 (undongbok) | Sweatsuit |
| 파자마 (pajama) | Pajamas |
| 가운 (gaun) | Bathrobe |
| 옷장 (otjang) | Wardrobe (closet) |
| 옷가게 (otgage) | Clothing store |
| 휴대품 보관소 (hyudaepum bogwanso) | Cloakroom |
| 단추 (danchu) | Button |
| 천 (cheon) | Cloth |
| 옷깃 (otgit) | Collar |
| 칼라 (kalla) | Collar |
| 고무줄 (gomujul) | Elastic band |
| 주머니 (jumeoni) | |
| 소매 (somae) | Sleeve |
| 긴소매 (ginsomae) | Long sleeved |
| 반소매 (bansomae) | Short sleeved |
| 지퍼 (jipeo) | Zipper |
| 사이즈 (saijeu) | Size |
| 스타일 (seutail) | Style |
| 빨래 집게 (ppallae jipge) | Clothes peg |
| 옷걸이 (otgeori) | Hanger |
| 세탁물 (setakmul) | Laundry |
Clothing-related Verbs and adjectives in Korean
Now that we’ve covered the nouns, here are some verbs and adjectives in the Korean language related to clothes.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 입다 (ipda) | To wear clothes |
| 신다 (sinda) | To wear shoes/socks |
| 쓰다 (sseuda) | To wear glasses |
| 벗다 (beotda) | To take off |
| 입어보다 (ibeoboda) | To try on |
| 딱 맞다 (ttak matda) | To fit on right |
| 크다 (keuda) | To be big |
| 작다 (jakda) | To be small |
| 무겁다 (mugeopda) | To be heavy |
| 가볍다 (gabyeopda) | To be light |
| 비싸다 (bissada) | To be expensive |
| 싸다 (ssada) | To be cheap |
| 할인 하다 (harin hada) | To be discounted |
| 낡은 (nalgeun) | Old |
| 새 (sae) | New |
Sample Sentences
Below are sentences with Korean words related to clothes and their meaning in English. You can practice on each example to help you learn better and remember the vocabulary and the Korean language in general.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 그 드레스는 너무 예뻐요. (geu deureseuneun neomu yeppeoyo.) | That dress is so pretty! |
| 어머, 그 코트는 너무 간지나네요! (eomeo, geu koteuneun neomu ganjinaneyo!) | Wow, your coat is so stylish. |
| 오늘 날씨가 되게 추워서 따뜻한 코트를 입고 있어요. (oneul nalssiga dwoege chuweoseo ttatteuthan koteureul ipgo isseoyo.) | The weather is really cold today so I'm wearing a warm coat. |
| 이 신고싶은 하이힐은 불편하네요. (i singosipeun haihireun bulpyeonhaneyo.) | These high heels I want to wear are uncomfortable. |
That dress is so pretty!
그 드레스는 너무 예뻐요. (geu deureseuneun neomu yeppeoyo.)
Wow, your coat is so stylish.
어머, 그 코트는 너무 간지나네요! (eomeo, geu koteuneun neomu ganjinaneyo!)
The weather is really cold today, so I’m wearing a warm coat.
오늘 날씨가 되게 추워서 따뜻한 코트를 입고 있어요. (oneul nalssiga dwoege chuweoseo ttatteuthan koteureul ipgo isseoyo.)
These high heels I want to wear are uncomfortable.
이 신고싶은 하이힐은 불편하네요. (i singosipeun haihireun bulpyeonhaneyo.)
With the lessons you’ve learned so far, you can already shop for clothes through Korean online malls streets shops. You can also say and describe your outfit or appreciate your friend’s. Whenever you’re dressing up, you can also review these words you just learned! Was this Korean language vocabulary fun and easy or hard to learn? Let us know in the comments!
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