Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crop top" in Korean
“Crop top” in Korean is 크롭탑 (pronounced "keureop-tap").
크롭탑
keureop-tap
Usage & Context
A short top that exposes the midriff, popular in Korean casual and trendy fashion. Often worn by younger generations.
Example Sentence
크롭탑은 요즘 유행이에요.
Crop tops are trendy these days.
How to use 크롭탑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crop top” is 크롭탑, romanized as keureop-tap.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '크롭탑' (keureop-tap) is a direct loanword, pronounced very similarly to its English counterpart. '크롭' sounds like 'crop' with a slight 'eu' (like 'uh' in 'butter') sound after the 'k'. '탑' sounds exactly like 'top'. So, 'kuh-rop-tap'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current K-pop fashion trends.
요즘 아이돌들이 무대에서 크롭탑을 많이 입더라.
Idols wear a lot of crop tops on stage these days.
Giving a fashion tip to a friend.
크롭탑에 하이웨이스트 바지를 입으면 다리가 더 길어 보여요.
If you wear a crop top with high-waisted pants, your legs look longer.
Talking about activewear fashion.
운동할 때 입는 크롭탑도 디자인이 정말 다양하고 예뻐요.
There are many pretty and diverse designs for crop tops worn for exercise too.
Cultural Context
'크롭탑' is a very popular fashion item in South Korea, especially among younger generations and K-pop idols. It's often paired with high-waisted skirts or pants to create a flattering silhouette that emphasizes the waist and makes legs appear longer. While once considered a more daring style, it has become a mainstream trend, reflecting modern Korean fashion's embrace of bold and stylish looks.
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Common Phrases
크롭탑 코디
Crop top outfit/coordination
크롭탑 입다
To wear a crop top
크롭탑 패션
Crop top fashion
Related Expressions
탑
tap
Top (general)
티셔츠
tisyeocheu
T-shirt
블라우스
beullauseu
Blouse
하이웨이스트
haiweiseuteu
High-waisted (often paired with crop tops)
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