Korean word

선글라스

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongeullaseu

Meaning

  • nounsunglasses

Example

해변에서 선글라스를 썼어요.hae byeo ne seo seon geul la seu reul sseo sseo yo

I wore sunglasses at the beach.

Illustration for 선글라스 (sunglasses)

More examples

여행 갈 때 선글라스를 꼭 챙겨요.yeo haeng kal ttae seon geul la seu reul kkok chaeng gyeo yo

Be sure to pack your sunglasses when you travel.

Core concept

Protective eyewear with dark lenses that makes bright outdoor light easier on the eyes.

Common phrases

  • 선글라스를 챙기다seon geul la seu reul chaeng gi da

    pack sunglasses

  • 선글라스로 눈을 보호하다seon geul la seu ro nu neul po ho ha da

    protect eyes with sunglasses

Similar words

안경angyeong: Glasses with lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears to improve vision.
콘택트렌즈kontaekteurenjeu: Thin lenses worn directly on the eyes to correct vision.

Definition in Korean

눈을 햇빛과 눈부심에서 지키기 위해 어두운 렌즈가 달린 안경.nu neul haet ppit kkwa nun bu si me seo chi ki gi wi hae eo du un ren jeu ga tal lin an gyeong

Word origin

The word comes from the English compound sunglasses and was reshaped to fit Korean pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this loanword naturally combines with verbs for putting on and wearing, so the verb shows the action more clearly than the noun alone.

Related words

  • 선글라스 줄seongeullaseu chulsunglasses strapnoun
  • 선글라스 테seongeullaseu tesunglasses framenoun

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