TOPIK · Level 59
15 words
Korean word
양복
Pronunciation
Romanizationyangbok
Meaning
- nounsuit
Example
그는 양복을 입고 회의에 갔다.keu neun yang bo geul ip kko hoe ui e kat tta
He went to the meeting wearing a suit.
More examples
아빠가 학교 행사에 양복을 입고 왔어요.a ppa ga hak kkyo haeng sa e yang bo geul ip kko wa sseo yo
Dad came to the school event in a suit.
갑자기 체형이 바뀌어서 양복을 수선했어요.kap jja gi che hyeong i pa kkwi eo seo yang bo geul su seon hae sseo yo
My body shape suddenly changed, so I had my suit altered.
Core concept
A matching Western-style jacket and lower garment worn as one polished outfit for formal occasions.
Common phrases
양복을 빌리다yang bo geul pil li da
borrow a suit
양복을 수선하다yang bo geul su seon ha da
have a suit altered
Similar words
정장cheongjang: A neat outfit worn for work, interviews, meetings, and other formal events.
슈트syuteu: A matching jacket and pants or skirt worn as one complete outfit in modern fashion.
Definition in Korean
양복은 상의(재킷)와 하의(바지 또는 치마)를 한 벌로 갖춘 서양식의 정장으로, 주로 공식적이거나 격식을 차리는 자리에서 입는 옷이다.yang bo geun sang ui chae kit wa ha ui pa ji tto neun chi ma reul han peol lo kat chun seo yang si gui cheong jang eu ro chu ro kong sik jjeo gi geo na kyeok ssi geul cha ri neun cha ri e seo im neun o si da
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning Western and clothing, and it originally referred more broadly to Western-style clothes before narrowing to a matching suit.
Usage tips
- Unlike English formal wear, which can include many kinds of dress clothes, this word usually points to a matching jacket with trousers or a skirt.
Related words
- 양복수선yangbokssuseonsuit alterationsnoun
- 양복전문점yangbokjjeonmunjeomsuit specialty storenoun