Winter Fashion Essentials In Korean

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As winter approaches, it’s essential to know how to talk about different types of winter clothing, especially if you’re in Korea or learning the language. Here’s a quick guide to some must-have winter items in Korean.

Coat (코트, koteu)

코트 (koteu) means “coat” in Korean. It refers to a type of outer garment typically worn for warmth or style.

Jacket (자켓, jaket)

자켓 (jaket) means “jacket” in Korean. It refers to a short outer garment, often worn for warmth or fashion.

Sweater (스웨터, seuweteo)

스웨터 (seuweteo) means “sweater” in Korean. It refers to a knitted garment typically worn for warmth.

Scarf (스카프, seukapeu / 목도리, mokdori)

스카프 (seukapeu) or 목도리 (mokdori) means “scarf” in Korean. They refer to a piece of fabric worn around the neck, often for warmth or style.

Gloves (장갑, janggap)

장갑 (janggap) means “gloves” in Korean. It refers to hand coverings worn for warmth, protection, or style.

Hat (모자, moja)

모자 (moja) means “hat” or “cap” in Korean. It refers to headwear worn for protection, warmth, or fashion.

Mittens (벙어리장갑, beongeorijanggap)

벙어리장갑 (beongeori-janggap) means “mittens” in Korean. It refers to a type of glove where the thumb is separated, but the other fingers are together, commonly worn for warmth in cold weather.

Boots (부츠, bucheu)

부츠 (bucheu) means “boots” in Korean. It refers to a type of footwear that typically covers the foot and extends up the ankle or leg, often worn for warmth, protection, or style.

Thermal Underwear (내복, naebok)

내복 (naebok) means “thermal underwear” or “long underwear” in Korean. It refers to warm, insulating undergarments typically worn in colder weather to help retain body heat.

Parka (파카, paka)

파카 (paka) means “parka” in Korean. It refers to a warm, hooded jacket that is insulated and designed for cold weather.

Down Jacket (패딩, paeding)

패딩 (paeding) means “padded jacket” or “down jacket” in Korean. It refers to a warm, insulated outer garment typically filled with down or synthetic material, designed for cold weather.

Snow Pants (스노우 팬츠, seunou paencheu)

스노우 팬츠 (seunou paencheu) means “snow pants” in Korean. These are specialized trousers designed for winter sports, typically made from waterproof and insulated materials to keep the wearer warm and dry in snowy conditions.

Ski Pants (스키 바지, seuki baji)

스키 바지 (seuki baji) means “ski pants” in Korean. These are specially designed trousers worn for skiing, usually made from waterproof and insulated materials to provide warmth and protection against the cold and wet conditions while on the slopes.

Ear Muffs (귀마개, gwimagae)

귀마개 (gwimagae) means “earmuffs” in Korean. They are worn over the ears to keep them warm in cold weather or to block out noise. 귀마개 also refers to “earplugs.”

Winter Fashion Essentials in Korean Vocabulary Recap

This table provides a quick reference for essential winter clothing items in Korean (Hangeul), along with their Revised Romanization.

English	Korean	Revised Romanization
Coat	코트	Koteu
Jacket	자켓	Jaket
Sweater	스웨터	Seuweteo
Scarf	스카프 / 목도리	Seukapeu / mokdori
Gloves	장갑	Janggap
Hat	모자	Moja
Beanie	비니	Bini
Mittens	벙어리장갑	Beongeorijanggap
Boots	부츠	Bucheu
Thermal Underwear	내복	Naebok
Parka	파카	Paka
Down Jacket	패딩	Paeding
Snow Pants	스노우 팬츠 / 스키 바지	Seunou paencheu / seuki baji
Ear Muffs	귀마개	Gwimagae