English–Korean

“sock” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyangmal

Example

양말을 집에 두고 왔어요.yang ma reul chi be tu go wa sseo yo

I left my socks at home.

Illustration for 양말 (sock)

How to say “sock” in Korean

“Sock” in Korean is 양말 (yangmal).

A soft covering wrapped around each foot to keep it warm and protected, usually worn as a matching pair.

Full entry for 양말: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 양말

밖에 나갈 때는 양말을 신어야 해요.pa kke na gal ttae neun yang ma reul si neo ya hae yo

You must wear socks when you go outside.

Tips for using 양말

  • Korean commonly treats socks as a pair when counting them, which helps distinguish two socks from one sock.

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