Korean word

슬리퍼

Pronunciation

Romanizationseullipeo

Meaning

  • nounslippers

Example

여기서는 슬리퍼 신고 다녀도 돼요?yeo gi seo neun seul li peo sin go ta nyeo do twae yo

Can I walk around here in slippers?

Illustration for 슬리퍼 (slippers)

More examples

여름에는 슬리퍼를 자주 신어요.yeo reu me neun seul li peo reul cha ju si neo yo

I often wear slippers in summer.

Core concept

Easy slip-on footwear worn indoors for comfort and convenience.

Common phrases

  • 슬리퍼를 신고 다니다seul li peo reul sin go ta ni da

    walk around in slippers

  • 슬리퍼를 바꿔 신다seul li peo reul pa kkwo sin tta

    change into slippers

Similar words

실내화sillaehwa: Shoes kept for indoor use, often with a firm sole.
샌들saendeul: Light, open footwear held on the foot by straps or a buckle.
쪼리jjori: Flat, simple footwear held between the toes by a strap.

Definition in Korean

실내에서 발을 편하게 하기 위해 신는 끈이 없거나 간편한 형태의 신발로, 실용성보다는 손쉬움과 편안함을 중시하는 용도로 쓰이는 것sil lae e seo pa reul pyeon ha ge ha gi wi hae sin neun kkeu ni eop kkeo na kan pyeon han hyeong tae ui sin bal lo si ryong seong bo da neun son swi um gwa pyeo nan ha meul chung si ha neun yong do ro sseu i neun keot

Word origin

This word comes from English slipper, which is ultimately related to slip and suggests footwear that is easy to slide on and off.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word can include simple slide sandals as well as soft house shoes, so English slippers may sound more specific in some contexts.

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