Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Underwear" in Korean: 속옷
속옷sogot
Underwear in Korean is 속옷 (sogot). 속옷 is the Korean noun for underwear; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Choosing what to wear
오늘 속옷을 입었어요.oneul sogoseul ibeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 속옷
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sogot
/sokot̚/
속옷 (sogot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 속옷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Underwear" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 속옷sogot | Underwear Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 속옷 사이즈sogot saijeu | underwear size A useful combination with 속옷. | A useful combination with 속옷. |
| 속옷을sogoseul | Underwear (as an object) Use 을 when 속옷 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 속옷 is the object of an action. |
How to use 속옷 in real life
- 1Choosing what to wear
오늘 속옷을 입었어요.
oneul sogoseul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing underwear today.
속옷을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Trying clothing
이 속옷이 너무 작아요.
i sogosi neomu jagayo.
This underwear is too small.
속옷이 marks 속옷 as the subject.
- 3Doing laundry
속옷을 세탁해야 해요.
sogoseul setakaeya haeyo.
I need to wash the underwear.
속옷을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 속옷
Incorrect: 오늘 속옷를 입었어요.
Correct: 오늘 속옷을 입었어요.
When practicing underwear, use the correct particle or copula after 속옷; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 속옷예요.
Correct: 속옷이에요.
When practicing underwear, when identifying something as 속옷, use 속옷이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
속옷 is the Korean noun for underwear; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement. The combination 속옷 사이즈 (sogot saijeu) means underwear size.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 속옷
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 속옷을 입었어요.
oneul sogoseul ibeosseoyo.
I am wearing underwear today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 속옷이 너무 작아요.
i sogosi neomu jagayo.
This underwear 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 "Underwear" in Korean
What does 속옷 mean in Korean?
Underwear in Korean is 속옷 (sogot). 속옷 is the Korean noun for underwear; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
How do I use 속옷 사이즈?
속옷 사이즈 (sogot saijeu) means underwear size. 속옷 is the Korean noun for underwear; 입다 means wear clothing on the body; 사이즈 describes its size rather than a body measurement.
Which object particle goes after 속옷?
Use 을: 속옷을. For example, 오늘 속옷을 입었어요. means “I am wearing underwear today.”
How is 속옷 pronounced?
속옷 (sogot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 속옷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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