Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to wear" in Korean: 입다
입다ipda
Note: 입다 for clothing; 신다 for footwear; 쓰다 for hats and glasses.
to wear in Korean is 입다 (ipda). 입다 is for clothes on the body; shoes use 신다, hats use 쓰다, and accessories may use 끼다.
to wear: an everyday statement
코트를 입어요.koteureul ibeoyo.
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How to pronounce 입다
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ipda
/ip̚t͈a/
Read 입다 as ipda. The spoken form 입어요 is ibeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to wear" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 입다ipda | to wear Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 입어요ibeoyo | to wear (polite present) Use 입어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 입어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 입었어요ibeosseoyo | to wear (polite past) Use 입었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 입었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 입다 in real life
- 1to wear: an everyday statement
코트를 입어요.
koteureul ibeoyo.
I wear a coat.
입어요 is the present form of 입다.
- 2to wear: a different situation
어제 새 셔츠를 입었어요.
eoje sae syeocheureul ibeosseoyo.
I wore a new shirt yesterday.
입었어요 is the past form of 입다.
- 3to wear: a question or request
오늘 무엇을 입어요?
oneul mueoseul ibeoyo?
What are you wearing today?
입어요 is the present form of 입다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 입다
Incorrect: 입다.
Correct: 입어요.
When practicing to wear, 입다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 입어요.
Incorrect: 어제 입어요.
Correct: 어제 입었어요.
When practicing to wear, for a completed event yesterday, use 입었어요; the present form 입어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
입다 is for clothes on the body; shoes use 신다, hats use 쓰다, and accessories may use 끼다. 입어요 is the polite conversational form of 입다; 입었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 입다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
코트를 입어요.
koteureul ibeoyo.
I wear a coat.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 새 셔츠를 입었어요.
eoje sae syeocheureul ibeosseoyo.
I wore a new shirt yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to wear" in Korean
How do I use 입다 in polite speech?
입어요 is the polite conversational form of 입다; 입었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 입다 in a past-tense sentence?
입었어요 is the polite past form. 입다 is for clothes on the body; shoes use 신다, hats use 쓰다, and accessories may use 끼다.
What does 입어요 mean here?
입어요 is used for to wear. For example, 코트를 입어요. means “I wear a coat.”
What should I remember about 입다?
입다 is for clothes on the body; shoes use 신다, hats use 쓰다, and accessories may use 끼다.
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