Korean word

의복

Pronunciation

Romanizationuibok

Meaning

  • nounclothing

Example

겨울이라서 따뜻한 의복을 입어요.kyeo u ri ra seo tta tteu tan ui bo geul i beo yo

Since it's winter, I wear warm clothing.

Illustration for 의복 (clothing)

More examples

실험실에서는 보호의복을 착용해야 합니다.sil heom si re seo neun po ho ui bo geul cha gyong hae ya ham ni da

In the laboratory, you must wear protective clothing.

Core concept

Clothing is the layer of items worn to cover the body, protect it, and present a suitable appearance.

Common phrases

  • 보호의복 착용po ho ui bok cha gyong

    wearing protective clothing

  • 의복 규정ui bok kyu jeong

    clothing regulations

  • 의복 착용ui bok cha gyong

    wearing clothing

Similar words

옷ot: Clothing worn in daily life to cover, protect, or decorate the body.

Definition in Korean

사람이 외부로부터 몸을 보호하거나 체면을 유지하기 위해 입는 모든 종류의 의류를 가리키는 말.sa ra mi oe bu ro bu teo mo meul po ho ha geo na che myeo neul yu ji ha gi wi hae im neun mo deun chong nyu ui ui ryu reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with garments and wearing, giving it the broad meaning of clothing.

Usage tips

  • 의복 (uibok, "clothing") sounds formal and often appears in regulations, manuals, and product information rather than relaxed conversation.

Opposites

  • 알몸almomnakednessnoun

Related words

  • 보호의복pohouibokprotective clothingnoun
  • 의복류uibongnyuclothing itemsnoun

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