Korean word

액세서리

Pronunciation

Romanizationaeksseseori

Meaning

  • nounaccessory

Example

그녀는 항상 액세서리를 잘 고른다.keu nyeo neun hang sang aek sse seo ri reul chal ko reun da

She always chooses her accessories well.

Illustration for 액세서리 (accessory)

More examples

어제 액세서리 가게에서 예쁜 걸 샀어요.eo je aek sse seo ri ka ge e seo ye ppeun keol sa sseo yo

Yesterday, I bought something pretty at an accessory shop.

Core concept

A small decorative item worn with an outfit, such as a necklace, ring, or bracelet.

Common phrases

  • 액세서리 가게aek sse seo ri ka ge

    accessory shop

  • 액세서리 브랜드aek sse seo ri peu raen deu

    accessory brand

Similar words

장신구changsingu: A decorative piece worn on the body, such as a ring or bracelet.
패션소품paesyeonsopum: A small fashion item used to shape an outfit's overall style.

Definition in Korean

주로 목걸이·반지·팔찌 같은 몸에 착용해 장식하는 물건을 이르는 명사.chu ro mok kkeo ri pan ji pal jji ka teun mo me cha gyong hae chang si ka neun mul geo neul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Korean noun is borrowed from English accessory, which ultimately comes from Latin accessorius, meaning something added or attached.

Usage tips

  • The standard spelling is 액세서리 (aeksseseori, "accessory"), and remembering the order of its middle syllables helps prevent a common spelling mistake.

Opposites

Related words

  • 액세서리류aeksseseoriryuaccessoriesnoun

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