Below are 43 of the most useful Korean clothing words, each with its Hangul spelling, romanization (how to pronounce it) and a real example sentence. Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 옷 | ot | Clothes | |
| 티셔츠 | tisyeocheu | T-shirt | |
| 바지 | baji | Pants | |
| 치마 | chima | Skirt | |
| 신발 | sinbal | Shoes | |
| 양말 | yangmal | Socks | |
| 모자 | moja | Hat | |
| 안경 | angyeong | Glasses | |
| 가방 | gabang | Bag | |
| 지갑 | jigap | Wallet | |
| 시계 | sigye | Watch / Clock | |
| 코트 | koteu | Coat | |
| 원피스 | wonpiseu | Dress | |
| 한복 | hanbok | Traditional Korean dress | |
| 잠옷 | jamot | Pyjamas / sleepwear | |
| 속옷 | sogot | Underwear | |
| 구두 | gudu | Formal shoes / heels | |
| 슬리퍼 | seullipeo | Slippers / flip flops | |
| 부츠 | bucheu | Boots | |
| 운동화 | undonghwa | Trainers / sneakers | |
| 선글라스 | seongeullaseu | Sunglasses | |
| 목걸이 | mokgeori | Necklace | |
| 귀걸이 | gwigori | Earrings | |
| 반지 | banji | Ring | |
| 팔찌 | paljji | Bracelet | |
| 우산 | usan | Umbrella | |
| 장갑 | janggap | Gloves | |
| 목도리 | mokdori | Scarf | |
| 향수 | hyangsu | Perfume | |
| 화장품 | hwajangpum | Cosmetics / makeup | |
| 점퍼 | jeompeo | jumper/jacket | 점퍼를 입고 나갔어요. I put on a jacket and went out. |
| 파카 | paka | parka | 파카가 따뜻해요. The parka is warm. |
| 패딩 | paeding | padded jacket | 겨울에 패딩을 입어요. I wear a padded jacket in winter. |
| 니트 | niteu | knitwear | 니트가 부드러워요. The knitwear is soft. |
| 가디건 | gadigeon | cardigan | 가디건을 걸쳤어요. I threw on a cardigan. |
| 블라우스 | beullauseu | blouse | 하얀 블라우스를 입었어요. I wore a white blouse. |
| 반바지 | banbaji | shorts | 여름에 반바지를 입어요. I wear shorts in summer. |
| 레깅스 | reggingseu | leggings | 운동할 때 레깅스를 입어요. I wear leggings when working out. |
| 앞치마 | apchima | apron | 요리할 때 앞치마를 해요. I wear an apron when cooking. |
| 귀마개 | gwimgae | ear muffs | 귀마개로 귀를 덮었어요. I covered my ears with ear muffs. |
| 샌들 | saendel | sandals | 여름에 샌들을 신어요. I wear sandals in summer. |
| 하이힐 | haiil | high heels | 하이힐을 신으면 발이 아파요. Wearing high heels makes my feet hurt. |
| 청바지 | cheongbaji | Jeans |
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