How do you say "swimsuit" in Korean?

수영복

suyeongbok

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "swimsuit" is 수영복 (suyeongbok).

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Pronunciation

Try “suyeongbok” in suy-eong-bok, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Writing and usage

수영복 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 해변에 갈 수영복을 챙겼다.

geuneun haebyeone gal suyeongbogeul chaenggyeotda.

He packed a swimsuit for the beach.

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How to remember 수영복

“suyeongbok” sounds a bit like a beach bag with a towel poking out, which makes it easy to recall.

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Questions about 수영복

How do you pronounce 수영복?

Try “suyeongbok” in suy-eong-bok, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Is 수영복 formal or casual?

수영복 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 수영복 written in Korean?

수영복 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as suyeongbok.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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