Shopping for clothes in Korea can be exciting, but navigating different sizing systems can be confusing. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for requesting and understanding clothing size conversion charts, ensuring you find the perfect fit during your shopping adventures.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 옷 사이즈 환산표
Pronunciation: ot sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo
Meaning: Clothing size conversion chart
Asking for the Chart
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Expression: 옷 사이즈 환산표 있어요?
Pronunciation: ot sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a clothing size conversion chart? -
Expression: 사이즈 환산표 좀 보여주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo jom bo-yeo-ju-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Could you please show me the size conversion chart? -
Expression: 국제 사이즈 변환표가 있나요?
Pronunciation: guk-je sa-i-jeu byeon-hwan-pyo-ga iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an international size conversion chart? -
Expression: 미국 사이즈랑 비교된 표가 필요해요.
Pronunciation: mi-guk sa-i-jeu-rang bi-gyo-doen pyo-ga pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I need a chart comparing with US sizes. -
Expression: 유럽 사이즈 변환표는 어디서 볼 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: yu-reop sa-i-jeu byeon-hwan-pyo-neun eo-di-seo bol su iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I see the European size conversion chart? -
Expression: 이 옷 사이즈 환산표 좀 빌릴 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: i ot sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo jom bil-lil su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I borrow this clothing size conversion chart? -
Expression: 사이즈 참고표 같은 거 없어요?
Pronunciation: sa-i-jeu cham-go-pyo gat-eun geo eops-eo-yo?
Meaning: Isn’t there something like a size reference chart? -
Expression: 혹시 사이즈 변환표 가지고 계신가요?
Pronunciation: hok-si sa-i-jeu byeon-hwan-pyo ga-ji-go gye-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Do you happen to have a size conversion chart? -
Expression: 사이즈 비교표를 보고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: sa-i-jeu bi-gyo-pyo-reul bo-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to see the size comparison chart. -
Expression: 다른 나라 사이즈랑 비교된 표가 있나요?
Pronunciation: da-reun na-ra sa-i-jeu-rang bi-gyo-doen pyo-ga iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a chart comparing sizes with other countries?
Understanding Sizes
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Expression: 한국 사이즈로는 몇이에요?
Pronunciation: han-guk sa-i-jeu-ro-neun myeoch-i-e-yo?
Meaning: What is it in Korean size? -
Expression: 이게 미국 사이즈로는 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: i-ge mi-guk sa-i-jeu-ro-neun mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is this in US size? -
Expression: 제 사이즈는 미국 M인데, 한국 사이즈로는 뭔가요?
Pronunciation: je sa-i-jeu-neun mi-guk em-in-de, han-guk sa-i-jeu-ro-neun mwon-ga-yo?
Meaning: My size is US Medium, what would that be in Korean size? -
Expression: 이 사이즈가 저한테 맞을까요?
Pronunciation: i sa-i-jeu-ga jeo-han-te maj-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Do you think this size will fit me? -
Expression: 보통 55 사이즈 입어요.
Pronunciation: bo-tong o-sip-o sa-i-jeu ip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I usually wear size 55. (Common Korean women’s size) -
Expression: 남성 사이즈 100은 미국 L 사이즈 맞나요?
Pronunciation: nam-seong sa-i-jeu baek-eun mi-guk el sa-i-jeu maj-na-yo?
Meaning: Is men’s size 100 equivalent to US size L? -
Expression: 프리 사이즈인가요?
Pronunciation: peu-ri sa-i-jeu-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this ‘free size’ (one size fits most)? -
Expression: 사이즈가 좀 작은 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: sa-i-jeu-ga jom jak-eun geot gat-a-yo.
Meaning: The size seems a bit small. -
Expression: 더 큰 사이즈/작은 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo keun sa-i-jeu/jak-eun sa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a bigger size/smaller size? -
Expression: 이 표를 봐도 잘 모르겠어요.
Pronunciation: i pyo-reul bwa-do jal mo-reu-gess-eo-yo.
Meaning: I don’t quite understand even looking at this chart.
Related Vocabulary
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Expression: 사이즈
Pronunciation: sa-i-jeu
Meaning: Size -
Expression: 옷
Pronunciation: ot
Meaning: Clothes -
Expression: 환산표 / 변환표
Pronunciation: hwan-san-pyo / byeon-hwan-pyo
Meaning: Conversion chart -
Expression: 비교표 / 참고표
Pronunciation: bi-gyo-pyo / cham-go-pyo
Meaning: Comparison chart / Reference chart -
Expression: 국제
Pronunciation: guk-je
Meaning: International -
Expression: 미국
Pronunciation: mi-guk
Meaning: USA -
Expression: 유럽
Pronunciation: yu-reop
Meaning: Europe -
Expression: 한국
Pronunciation: han-guk
Meaning: Korea -
Expression: 여성복
Pronunciation: yeo-seong-bok
Meaning: Women’s wear -
Expression: 남성복
Pronunciation: nam-seong-bok
Meaning: Men’s wear -
Expression: 프리 사이즈
Pronunciation: peu-ri sa-i-jeu
Meaning: Free size (one size fits most) -
Expression: 맞다
Pronunciation: mat-da
Meaning: To fit / To be correct
Korean Culture Notes
Korean Sizing Standards: Be aware that Korean clothing sizes often run smaller than Western sizes (US/EU). A Korean ‘Large’ might be closer to a US ‘Medium’ or even ‘Small’. Always check measurements or try clothes on if possible.
Common Korean Sizes: For women’s clothing, you’ll frequently see numerical sizes like 44, 55, 66, 77, etc. 55 is generally considered a standard ‘Small/Medium’. For men, sizes like 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 are common, roughly corresponding to S, M, L, XL, XXL.
‘Free Size’ (프리 사이즈): Many trendy items, especially in markets or smaller boutiques, come in ‘Free Size’ (프리 사이즈 – peu-ri sa-i-jeu). This usually means ‘one size fits most,’ typically fitting those who wear Small to Medium.
Helpful Staff: Don’t hesitate to ask store staff for help (도와주세요 – do-wa-ju-se-yo). They are usually very knowledgeable about sizing and can assist you in finding the right fit or provide a conversion chart if available.
Online Shopping: When shopping online on Korean websites, look for a ‘사이즈 가이드’ (sa-i-jeu ga-i-deu – size guide) or ‘실측 사이즈’ (sil-cheuk sa-i-jeu – actual measurements) section, which often includes detailed measurements in centimeters.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A foreign customer (A) is looking at a shirt in a clothing store in Korea and needs help with sizing from the staff (B).
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Expression: A: 저기요, 이 셔츠 사이즈 좀 보고 싶은데요.
Pronunciation: A: jeo-gi-yo, i syeo-cheu sa-i-jeu jom bo-go sip-eun-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Excuse me, I’d like to check the size of this shirt. -
Expression: B: 네, 손님. 어떤 사이즈 찾으세요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, son-nim. eo-tteon sa-i-jeu cha-jeu-se-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, customer. What size are you looking for? -
Expression: A: 제가 미국 사이즈로 M을 입는데, 한국 사이즈를 잘 몰라서요. 혹시 옷 사이즈 환산표 있어요?
Pronunciation: A: je-ga mi-guk sa-i-jeu-ro em-eul ip-neun-de, han-guk sa-i-jeu-reul jal mol-la-seo-yo. hok-si ot sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: A: I wear a US size Medium, but I don’t know Korean sizes well. Do you happen to have a clothing size conversion chart? -
Expression: B: 네, 잠시만요. 여기 국제 사이즈 변환표 있습니다. 미국 M이면 보통 한국 사이즈 95나 100 정도 입으시면 맞을 거예요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, jam-si-man-yo. yeo-gi guk-je sa-i-jeu byeon-hwan-pyo iss-seum-ni-da. mi-guk em-i-myeon bo-tong han-guk sa-i-jeu gu-sip-o-na baek jeong-do ip-eu-si-myeon maj-eul geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, just a moment. Here is an international size conversion chart. If you’re a US Medium, usually a Korean size 95 or 100 should fit you. -
Expression: A: 아, 감사합니다. 그럼 100 사이즈 한번 볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: A: a, gam-sa-ham-ni-da. geu-reom baek sa-i-jeu han-beon bol su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: Ah, thank you. Then could I see a size 100? -
Expression: B: 네, 여기 있습니다. 입어보시겠어요? 탈의실은 저쪽에 있습니다.
Pronunciation: B: ne, yeo-gi iss-seum-ni-da. ip-eo-bo-si-gess-eo-yo? tal-ui-sil-eun jeo-jjo-ge iss-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, here you go. Would you like to try it on? The fitting room is over there.
Practice Tips
Mastering these phrases will make your clothes shopping experience in Korea much smoother! Try practicing asking for the 옷 사이즈 환산표 (ot sa-i-jeu hwan-san-pyo) out loud. You can role-play with a friend, pretending one is the customer and the other is the store staff~ Even when browsing Korean online stores, look for the size charts and practice reading the Korean size terms. The more you use these expressions, the more confident you’ll become! Happy shopping!~
