Korean · Real conversations
How to say “It doesn't fit.” in Korean
Explain that clothing or an item does not fit as needed.
사이즈가 안 맞아요.saijeuga an majayo.
It doesn't fit.
For clothing, the expression usually concerns the size or how it sits on the body.
Use it in three situations
Trying on a jacket
사이즈가 안 맞아요.saijeuga an majayo.
It doesn't fit.
Returning trousers
이 신발은 사이즈가 안 맞아요.i sinbareun saijeuga an majayo.
These shoes don't fit.
Explaining a size problem
저한테 너무 작아요.jeohante neomu jagayo.
It's too small for me.
What to watch for
A word meaning healthy or in good physical shape may not describe clothing fit.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine shopping and returns. Say this in Korean: These shoes don't fit.
Reveal a sample reply
이 신발은 사이즈가 안 맞아요.i sinbareun saijeuga an majayo.
These shoes don't fit.
Build a useful exchange
Explain a return and check the available options.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
