Korean word

부츠

Pronunciation

Romanizationpucheu

Meaning

  • nounboot

Example

새 부츠를 샀어요.sae pu cheu reul sa sseo yo

I bought new boots.

Illustration for 부츠 (boot)

More examples

부츠는 샌들보다 더 따뜻해요.pu cheu neun saen deul bo da teo tta tteu tae yo

Boots are warmer than sandals.

Core concept

Footwear that rises above the ankle and combines practical coverage with a fashionable look.

Common phrases

  • 겨울 부츠kyeo ul pu cheu

    winter boots

  • 롱 부츠rong pu cheu

    long boots

  • 발목 부츠pal mok pu cheu

    ankle boots

Similar words

신발sinbal: A covering worn on the feet for support and comfortable walking.
구두kudu: Smart closed footwear, often leather, suited to formal clothes and occasions.
운동화undonghwa: Casual shoes designed for movement, with cushioned soles for sports or daily use.
장화changhwa: Tall waterproof shoes used to keep feet dry on wet or muddy ground.

Definition in Korean

발목 이상을 덮는 신발로, 보온이나 패션을 위해 신는다.pal mok i sang eul teom neun sin bal lo po o ni na pae syeo neul wi hae sin neun da

Word origin

The Korean noun is a loanword from English boots, adapted to Korean pronunciation while keeping the original meaning.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses one uninflected noun for a general category, so this word can refer to boots without an English-style plural ending.

Opposites

Related words

  • 부츠끈pucheukkeunbootlacenoun
  • 부츠굽pucheugupboot heelnoun

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