속옷 (sok-ot) refers to underwear in Korean, essential clothing worn beneath outer garments. Whether you’re shopping for underwear or talking about different types, knowing how to talk about 속옷 in Korean is helpful for everyday situations.
Introduction to 속옷
The word 속옷 (pronounced "sok-ot") means underwear in Korean. It includes items such as 브래지어 (bra), 팬티 (panties), and 런닝 (undershirt). You’ll find 속옷 in 속옷 가게 (underwear shops) or 백화점 (department stores).
Here are some useful expressions using 속옷 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
속옷 한 벌 주세요
(sok-ot han beol ju-se-yo)
Please give me one set of underwear.속옷을 어디에서 살 수 있어요?
(sok-ot-eul eo-di-e-seo sal su i-sseo-yo?)
Where can I buy underwear?새 속옷을 사고 싶어요
(sae sok-ot-eul sa-go si-peo-yo)
I want to buy new underwear.이 속옷은 편해요
(i sok-ot-eun pyeon-hae-yo)
This underwear is comfortable.속옷이 더러워졌어요
(sok-ot-i deo-reo-wo-jyeot-seo-yo)
The underwear got dirty.속옷 사이즈가 맞지 않아요
(sok-ot sa-i-jeu-ga mat-ji an-a-yo)
The underwear size doesn’t fit.
These expressions will help you talk about 속옷 in different situations, whether you're shopping or discussing comfort and size. Knowing how to talk about underwear in Korean is useful for both shopping and personal care!