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"Dress" in Korean: 원피스
원피스wonpiseu
Dress in Korean is 원피스 (wonpiseu). 원피스 means a one-piece dress; 드레스 often names more formal dresses.
Choosing what to wear
오늘 원피스를 입었어요.oneul wonpiseureul ibeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 원피스
Say it
wonpiseu
/wʌnpʰisɯ/
원피스 (wonpiseu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 원피스 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Dress" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 원피스wonpiseu | Dress Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 원피스 사이즈wonpiseu saijeu | dress size A useful combination with 원피스. | A useful combination with 원피스. |
| 원피스를wonpiseureul | Dress (as an object) Use 를 when 원피스 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 원피스 is the object of an action. |
How to use 원피스 in real life
- 1Choosing what to wear
오늘 원피스를 입었어요.
oneul wonpiseureul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing dress today.
원피스를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Trying clothing
이 원피스가 너무 작아요.
i wonpiseuga neomu jagayo.
This dress is too small.
원피스가 marks 원피스 as the subject.
- 3Doing laundry
원피스를 세탁해야 해요.
wonpiseureul setakaeya haeyo.
I need to wash the dress.
원피스를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 원피스
Incorrect: 오늘 원피스을 입었어요.
Correct: 오늘 원피스를 입었어요.
When practicing dress, use the correct particle or copula after 원피스; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 원피스이에요.
Correct: 원피스예요.
When practicing dress, when identifying something as 원피스, use 원피스예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
원피스 means a one-piece dress; 드레스 often names more formal dresses. The combination 원피스 사이즈 (wonpiseu saijeu) means dress size.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 원피스
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 원피스를 입었어요.
oneul wonpiseureul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing dress today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 원피스가 너무 작아요.
i wonpiseuga neomu jagayo.
This dress is too small.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dress" in Korean
What does 원피스 mean in Korean?
Dress in Korean is 원피스 (wonpiseu). 원피스 means a one-piece dress; 드레스 often names more formal dresses.
How do I use 원피스 사이즈?
원피스 사이즈 (wonpiseu saijeu) means dress size. 원피스 means a one-piece dress; 드레스 often names more formal dresses.
Which object particle goes after 원피스?
Use 를: 원피스를. For example, 오늘 원피스를 입었어요. means “I am wearing dress today.”
How is 원피스 pronounced?
원피스 (wonpiseu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 원피스 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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