Korean word

의상

Pronunciation

Romanizationuisang

Meaning

  • nounclothes

Example

회의에는 단정한 의상으로 오세요.hoe ui e neun tan jeong han ui sang eu ro o se yo

Please come to the meeting in neat clothes.

Illustration for 의상 (clothes)

More examples

결혼식 의상을 고르는 게 어렵네요.kyeol hon sik ui sang eul ko reu neun ke eo ryeom ne yo

It is difficult to choose an outfit for the wedding.

Core concept

A complete outfit chosen to fit a particular occasion or purpose.

Common phrases

  • 단정한 의상tan jeong han ui sang

    neat clothes

  • 면접용 의상myeon jeo byong ui sang

    interview clothes

  • 결혼식 의상kyeol hon sik ui sang

    wedding clothes

Similar words

옷ot: The general category of wearable things used to cover, protect, or adorn the body.
옷차림otcharim: A person's clothing as a visible outfit and part of their overall appearance.
복장pokjjang: A particular dress style that fits the demands of a situation or setting.
옷가지otkkaji: Single clothing articles and other small items used as part of dress.

Definition in Korean

특정한 목적이나 행사에 맞추어 입는 옷이나 그 전체적인 차림새를 이르는 말.teuk jjeong han mok jjeo gi na haeng sa e mat chu eo im neun o si na keu cheon che jeo gin cha rim sae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines terms for clothing and a garment, preserving the idea of an outfit viewed as a whole.

Usage tips

  • Unlike broad English clothes, this word often highlights clothing selected for a formal event, special purpose, or performance.

Other meanings

  • costumenoun

Opposites

  • 알몸almomnuditynoun

Related words

  • 의상실uisangsilcostume shopnoun
  • 의상디자이너uisangdijaineocostume designernoun

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