Korean Dictionary
How to say "Belt" in Korean
“Belt” in Korean is 벨트 (pronounced "Belteu").
벨트
Belteu
Usage & Context
Belts are fashion accessories used to hold up pants and as decorative elements. Wide statement belts are a popular Korean fashion trend.
Example Sentence
벨트로 허리를 강조하면 스타일이 달라져요.
Emphasizing the waist with a belt changes the style.
How to use 벨트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Belt” is 벨트, romanized as Belteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bel-teu'. A loanword from 'belt'. Two syllables with a very short, nearly silent final 'eu'.
More Example Sentences
shopping
벨트 하나 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy a belt.
feeling uncomfortable
벨트가 너무 꽉 조여요.
The belt is too tight.
asking about material
이 벨트는 가죽이에요?
Is this belt leather?
Cultural Context
벨트 is the standard term for fashion belts. For a seatbelt, Koreans say 안전벨트. The buckle is 벨트 버클. In Korean fashion, a belt with a visible logo (logo 벨트) became very trendy in the 2010s streetwear scene. Military-style belts 군용 벨트 also trend periodically.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
벨트 좀 조여 주세요.
Tighten the belt a bit.
벨트 색깔이랑 구두 색깔 맞춰요.
Match the belt color with your shoes.
벨트 사이즈가 안 맞아요.
The belt size doesn't fit.
Related Expressions
허리띠
heoritti
belt (native Korean word)
안전벨트
anjeonbelteu
seatbelt
가죽
gajuk
leather
버클
beokeul
buckle
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