Korean word

외출복

Pronunciation

Romanizationoechulbok

Meaning

  • nounstreet clothes

Example

외출복으로 갈아입었어요.oe chul bo geu ro ka ra i beo sseo yo

I changed into my street clothes.

Illustration for 외출복 (street clothes)

More examples

약속 때문에 외출복을 미리 준비했어요.yak ssok ttae mu ne oe chul bo geul mi ri chun bi hae sseo yo

I prepared my street clothes in advance because I had an appointment.

Core concept

Clothing worn when leaving home rather than staying in home clothes.

Common phrases

  • 외출복을 입다oe chul bo geul ip tta

    put on street clothes

  • 외출복으로 갈아입다oe chul bo geu ro ka ra ip tta

    change into street clothes

  • 외출복을 챙기다oe chul bo geul chaeng gi da

    get street clothes ready

Similar words

복장pokjjang: A person's complete outfit and overall look for a particular setting.
외출 차림oechul charim: Clothing and grooming chosen for an outing.
평상복pyeongsangbok: Informal clothes worn in everyday life.

Definition in Korean

외출할 때 주로 입는 옷이나 차림.oe chul hal ttae chu ro im neun o si na cha rim

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins meanings like going out and clothing to name what is worn when leaving home.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English word street, this term does not require an actual street and simply fits clothes worn outside the home.

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