Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dress" in Korean
“Dress” in Korean is 드레스 (pronounced "deuresu").
드레스
deuresu
Usage & Context
A one-piece garment worn by women for various occasions from casual to formal events. Essential for Korean women's wardrobes.
Example Sentence
파티에서 드레스를 입을 거예요.
I will wear a dress to the party.
How to use 드레스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dress” is 드레스, romanized as deuresu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'DEU-re-seu' — three syllables. '드' has the neutral 'ㅡ' vowel (relaxed 'd' with schwa), '레' is 'reh' (short, like 'red' without the 'd'), '스' is 'seu'. Keep all three light and even.
More Example Sentences
Guest shopping for wedding attire
결혼식에 입을 드레스를 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a dress to wear to a wedding.
Bride preparing for her wedding
웨딩드레스 가봉 예약 했어요.
I booked a wedding dress fitting.
Trying on clothes at a boutique
이 드레스는 허리가 너무 꽉 껴요.
This dress is too tight around the waist.
Cultural Context
In Korean, '드레스' almost exclusively means a formal or occasion gown — wedding dresses, prom dresses, red-carpet attire — not everyday clothing. For casual everyday dresses, Koreans say '원피스' (one-piece), which is the go-to word for daily wear. Korea's massive wedding industry has made '드레스샵' (dress shops) and '드레스 피팅' (fittings) into their own booking ritual, often done months before the wedding at 청담동 boutiques.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
드레스가 정말 예뻐요.
The dress is really pretty.
이 드레스 입어봐도 돼요?
Can I try on this dress?
드레스 사이즈가 어떻게 되세요?
What is your dress size?
Related Expressions
원피스
Wonpiseu
Everyday dress ('one-piece')
웨딩드레스
Wedingdeureseu
Wedding dress
미니 원피스
Mini wonpiseu
Mini dress
맥시 드레스
Maeksi deureseu
Maxi dress (long floor-length)
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