Korean word

차려입다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcharyeoiptta

Meaning

  • verbdress up

Example

특별한 날이라서 차려입었어요.teuk ppyeol han na ri ra seo cha ryeo i beo sseo yo

Since it was a special day, I dressed up.

Illustration for 차려입다 (dress up)

More examples

유튜브 방송이라서 차려입었어요.yu tyu beu pang song i ra seo cha ryeo i beo sseo yo

Since it was a YouTube broadcast, I dressed up.

Core concept

A deliberately polished outfit and overall appearance chosen for a particular occasion.

Common phrases

  • 상견례에 차려입다sang gyeon nye e cha ryeo ip tta

    dress up for a meeting between the families

  • 회사 송년회에 차려입다hoe sa song nyeon hoe e cha ryeo ip tta

    dress up for the company year-end party

Similar words

입다iptta: To put clothes on the body or have them on as part of getting dressed.
꾸미다kkumida: To improve an appearance by arranging details such as clothing, hair, or makeup.
멋을 내다meoseul naeda: To create a stylish and impressive look through clothing or accessories.
정장하다cheongjanghada: To wear neat, formal clothing suited to an official occasion.

Definition in Korean

특별한 행사나 외출을 위해 평소보다 신경 써서 옷차림과 전체적인 몸가짐을 갖추어 입는 동사teuk ppyeol han haeng sa na oe chu reul wi hae pyeong so bo da sin gyeong sseo seo ot cha rim gwa cheon che jeo gin mom ga ji meul kat chu eo im neun tong sa

Word origin

The word joins the native Korean verb for arranging or preparing with the verb for wearing clothes, linking a carefully arranged appearance to getting dressed.

Usage tips

  • It often suits plans where appearance matters, such as ceremonies, celebrations, dates, or important outings.

Other meanings

  • dress neatlyverb
  • dress formallyverb

Opposites

  • 편하게 입다pyeonhage ipttadress comfortablyverb

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