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How do you say "sneaker" in Korean?
운동화
undonghwa
In Korean, "sneaker" is 운동화 (undonghwa).
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Pronunciation
"undonghwa" splits cleanly into u-ndo-nghwa; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one. Note that the final vowel is a real, separate beat, not a silent letter like it might be in English.
Writing and usage
운동화 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 달리기 위해 운동화 끈을 묶었다.
geuneun dalrigi wihae undonghwa kkeuneul mukkeotda.
He laced up his sneaker for the run.
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How to remember 운동화
Say "undonghwa" as if it were a nickname someone gave the thing in 'He laced up his sneaker for the run.' — a slightly silly nickname sticks best.
Related words
- jacket 재킷 jaekit
- scarf 스카프 seukapeu
- sock 양말 yangmal
- pajama 잠옷 jamot
- tie 넥타이 nektai
- sandal 샌달 saendal
- boot 부츠 bucheu
- slipper 슬리퍼 seulripeo
- jewelry 보석 boseok
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Questions about 운동화
How do you pronounce 운동화?
"undonghwa" splits cleanly into u-ndo-nghwa; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one. Note that the final vowel is a real, separate beat, not a silent letter like it might be in English.
Is 운동화 formal or casual?
운동화 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 운동화 written in Korean?
운동화 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as undonghwa.
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"Sneaker" in other languages
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