Korean Clothes WordsClothing & accessory words with romanization — free list
Shopping for clothes in Korea, or just describing an outfit? This free list covers the essential clothing and accessory words — 옷 (clothes), 바지 (pants), 신발 (shoes), 모자 (hat) — each with romanization and meaning, plus the wearing verbs you need.
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 옷 | ot | clothes |
| 티셔츠 | tisyeocheu | T-shirt |
| 셔츠 | syeocheu | shirt |
| 바지 | baji | pants / trousers |
| 청바지 | cheongbaji | jeans |
| 치마 | chima | skirt |
| 원피스 | wonpiseu | dress |
| 코트 | koteu | coat |
| 재킷 | jaekit | jacket |
| 스웨터 | seuweteo | sweater |
| 양말 | yangmal | socks |
| 신발 | sinbal | shoes |
| 운동화 | undonghwa | sneakers |
| 구두 | gudu | dress shoes |
| 모자 | moja | hat / cap |
| 안경 | angyeong | glasses |
| 장갑 | janggap | gloves |
| 목도리 | mokdori | scarf / muffler |
| 가방 | gabang | bag |
| 시계 | sigye | watch |
| 반지 | banji | ring |
| 속옷 | sogot | underwear |
| 정장 | jeongjang | suit / formal wear |
| 교복 | gyobok | school uniform |
💡 Good to know
Korean uses different verbs for “wearing” depending on the item: 입다 for clothes (옷을 입다), 신다 for shoes and socks (신발을 신다), 쓰다 for hats and glasses (모자를 쓰다), and 끼다 for rings and gloves. There is no single “to wear” verb like in English.
FAQ
- How do you say clothes in Korean?
- The word for clothes is 옷 (ot). Common items: 티셔츠 T-shirt, 바지 pants, 치마 skirt, 신발 shoes, 모자 hat, 가방 bag. The full list with romanization is above.
- How do you say “to wear” in Korean?
- It depends on the item: 입다 for clothes (옷을 입어요), 신다 for shoes and socks (신발을 신어요), 쓰다 for hats and glasses (모자를 써요), 끼다 for rings and gloves.
- How do you go clothes shopping in Korean?
- Useful phrases: 입어 봐도 돼요? (can I try it on?), 얼마예요? (how much?), 다른 색 있어요? (do you have another color?). See the linked clothes-shopping lesson.
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Written by Alvin Lim Certified Korean Language Teacher (Level 2)