English–Korean

“zipper” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchipeo

Example

지퍼가 고장났어요.chi peo ga ko jang na sseo yo

The zipper is broken.

Illustration for 지퍼 (zipper)

How to say “zipper” in Korean

“Zipper” in Korean is 지퍼 (chipeo).

Small teeth meet in a line, while a slider joins or separates them to open and close clothing or bags.

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

Example sentences with 지퍼

지퍼를 고쳐 달라고 맡겼어요.chi peo reul ko cheo tal la go mat kkyeo sseo yo

I left it to get the zipper repaired.

Tips for using 지퍼

  • Unlike a button, a zipper opens and closes in one continuous sliding motion, which makes it easy to recognize in practical situations.

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