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How do you say "denim" in Korean?
데님
denim
In Korean, "denim" is 데님 (denim).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce “denim” as den-im; English speakers often slow down too much, so aim for a slightly brisker pace.
Writing and usage
데님 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
그는 데님으로 만든 재킷을 입고 있었다.
geuneun denimeuro mandeun jaekiseul ipgo isseotda.
He wore a jacket made of denim.
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How to remember 데님
“denim” sounds a bit like blue jeans stacked on a store shelf, which makes it easy to recall.
Related words
- raincoat 비옷 biot
- swimsuit 수영복 suyeongbok
- pajamas 잠옷 jamot
- robe 로브 robeu
- apron 앞치마 apchima
- cufflink 커프스 링크 keopeuseu ringkeu
- brooch 브로치 beurochi
- anklet 발목 balmok
- cotton 면화 myeonhwa
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Questions about 데님
How do you pronounce 데님?
Pronounce “denim” as den-im; English speakers often slow down too much, so aim for a slightly brisker pace.
Is 데님 formal or casual?
데님 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 데님 written in Korean?
데님 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as denim.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Denim" in other languages
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