Korean Dictionary
How to say "Accessories" in Korean
“Accessories” in Korean is 악세서리 (pronounced "ak-se-seo-ri").
악세서리
ak-se-seo-ri
Usage & Context
악세서리 refers to accessories like belts, scarves, hats, and bags. Korean fashion culture places great emphasis on accessories to complete an outfit.
Example Sentence
악세서리로 옷을 꾸며요.
I decorate my outfit with accessories.
How to use 악세서리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Accessories” is 악세서리, romanized as ak-se-seo-ri.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 악세서리.
Pronunciation Guide
악 (ak) sounds like 'ock' in 'sock'. 세 (se) sounds like 'seh' in 'set'. 서 (seo) sounds like 'suh' in 'sun'. 리 (ri) sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'. Put it together as ak-seh-suh-ree, with an even rhythm.
More Example Sentences
Asking for fashion advice while trying on clothes.
이 드레스에 어떤 악세서리가 잘 어울릴까요?
What accessories would go well with this dress?
Sharing joy about a thoughtful present.
생일 선물로 예쁜 악세서리를 받았어요.
I received pretty accessories as a birthday gift.
Giving a friend fashion advice.
너무 많은 악세서리는 오히려 부담스러울 수 있어요.
Too many accessories can actually be overwhelming.
Cultural Context
In Korean fashion, accessories are crucial for completing an outfit and expressing personal style. K-pop idols and K-drama stars often set trends with their choice of earrings, necklaces, hairpins, and hats. It's common to see a wide range of accessory stores, from high-end boutiques to trendy street stalls, especially in fashion districts like Myeongdong or Hongdae.
Editorial note
We review entries like 악세서리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
악세서리 가게
Accessory store
악세서리 착용
Wearing accessories
패션 악세서리
Fashion accessories
Related Expressions
장신구
jang-sin-gu
Ornament, jewelry (more traditional/formal)
주얼리
ju-eol-li
Jewelry (loanword, specific to rings, necklaces, etc.)
패션 아이템
pae-syeon a-i-tem
Fashion item (broader term)
꾸미다
kku-mi-da
To decorate, to adorn
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