Korean Dictionary
How to say "Brooch" in Korean
“Brooch” in Korean is 브로치 (pronounced "beurochi").
브로치
beurochi
Usage & Context
A decorative pin worn on clothing for elegance in Korea. Popular among women for formal and casual occasions.
Example Sentence
브로치는 우아해 보여요.
A brooch looks elegant.
How to use 브로치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Brooch” is 브로치, romanized as beurochi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 브로치.
Pronunciation Guide
브 (beu) sounds like 'b' with a very light 'u' at the end. 로 (ro) sounds like 'roh' in 'row'. 치 (chi) sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese'. Combine as 'buh-roh-chee', with the 'u' sound in '브' being very subtle.
More Example Sentences
Observing a family member's collection.
할머니는 예쁜 브로치를 많이 가지고 계세요.
My grandmother has many pretty brooches.
Personal styling and outfit enhancement.
코트에 브로치를 달았더니 훨씬 멋있어졌어요.
The coat became much more stylish after I pinned a brooch on it.
Explaining personal habits regarding jewelry.
이 브로치는 특별한 날에만 착용해요.
I only wear this brooch on special occasions.
Cultural Context
Brooches are quite popular among older generations of women in Korea, often worn on 'hanbok' (traditional Korean dress) or formal coats, symbolizing elegance. Younger generations might wear more modern, minimalist brooches or pins as a fashion accessory on bags, jackets, or hats. They are a common gift item, especially for mothers or grandmothers, and can be seen in K-dramas worn by elegant female characters.
Editorial note
We review entries like 브로치 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
브로치를 달다
To pin on a brooch
예쁜 브로치
Pretty brooch
진주 브로치
Pearl brooch
Related Expressions
액세서리
aeksesori
Accessory
장신구
jangsinggu
Ornament/Jewelry
핀
pin
Pin
목걸이
mokgeori
Necklace
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