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"Pants (trousers)" in Korean: 바지
바지baji
Pants (trousers) in Korean is 바지 (baji). 바지 is the Korean noun for pants; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Choosing what to wear
오늘 바지를 입었어요.oneul bajireul ibeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 바지
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baji
/patɕi/
바지 (baji) has 2 Hangul syllables. 바지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Pants (trousers)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 바지baji | Pants (trousers) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 바지 사이즈baji saijeu | pants size A useful combination with 바지. | A useful combination with 바지. |
| 바지를bajireul | Pants (trousers) (as an object) Use 를 when 바지 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 바지 is the object of an action. |
How to use 바지 in real life
- 1Choosing what to wear
오늘 바지를 입었어요.
oneul bajireul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing pants today.
바지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Trying clothing
이 바지가 너무 작아요.
i bajiga neomu jagayo.
These pants are too small.
바지가 marks 바지 as the subject.
- 3Doing laundry
바지를 세탁해야 해요.
bajireul setakaeya haeyo.
I need to wash the pants.
바지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 바지
Incorrect: 오늘 바지을 입었어요.
Correct: 오늘 바지를 입었어요.
When practicing pants (trousers), use the correct particle or copula after 바지; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 바지이에요.
Correct: 바지예요.
When practicing pants (trousers), when identifying something as 바지, use 바지예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
바지 is the Korean noun for pants; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement. The combination 바지 사이즈 (baji saijeu) means pants size.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 바지
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 바지를 입었어요.
oneul bajireul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing pants today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 바지가 너무 작아요.
i bajiga neomu jagayo.
These pants are too small.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in Korean
What does 바지 mean in Korean?
Pants (trousers) in Korean is 바지 (baji). 바지 is the Korean noun for pants; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
How do I use 바지 사이즈?
바지 사이즈 (baji saijeu) means pants size. 바지 is the Korean noun for pants; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Which object particle goes after 바지?
Use 를: 바지를. For example, 오늘 바지를 입었어요. means “I am wearing pants today.”
How is 바지 pronounced?
바지 (baji) has 2 Hangul syllables. 바지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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