Korean word

수영복

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuyeongbok

Meaning

  • nounswimsuit

Example

수영하러 갈 때 수영복을 잊지 마.su yeong ha reo kal ttae su yeong bo geul it jji ma

Don't forget your swimsuit when you go swimming.

Illustration for 수영복 (swimsuit)

More examples

물놀이 후에 수영복을 세탁해서 말렸어.mul lo ri hu e su yeong bo geul se ta kae seo mal lyeo sseo

After playing in the water, I washed and dried my swimsuit.

Core concept

Clothing made for getting in the water, with different designs for different kinds of swimming and beach activities.

Common phrases

  • 수영복을 세탁하다su yeong bo geul se ta ka da

    wash a swimsuit

  • 수영복으로 갈아입다su yeong bo geu ro ka ra ip tta

    change into a swimsuit

Similar words

비키니pikini: A two-piece swimsuit with a separate top and bottom that leaves much of the chest and stomach bare.
래시가드raesigadeu: A stretchy upper-body swim garment that helps protect skin from sunlight and rubbing.
원피스 수영복wonpiseu suyeongbok: A one-piece swimsuit with the top and bottom joined into one garment.
비치웨어pichiweeo: Light clothing or a cover-up worn at the beach or beside a pool.

Definition in Korean

수영이나 해변 활동을 위해 만든 의복으로, 비키니·원피스형·반바지형·래시가드 등 다양한 형태를 포함하는 명사su yeong i na hae byeon hwal dong eul wi hae man deun ui bo geu ro pi ki ni won pi seu hyeong pan ba ji hyeong rae si ga deu teung ta yang han hyeong tae reul po ham ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The compound combines 수영 (suyeong, "swimming") and 복 (bok, "clothing") to mean clothing worn for swimming.

Usage tips

  • The broad word can include a one-piece suit, a bikini, swim shorts, or a rash guard, so the exact design comes from the situation or a specific type word.

Opposites

  • 일상복ilsangbokeveryday clothesnoun

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