Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eyeglasses" in Korean
“Eyeglasses” in Korean is 안경 (pronounced "Angyeong").
안경
Angyeong
Usage & Context
Eyeglasses are both corrective and fashion accessories in Korea. Trendy oversized and vintage-style glasses frames are extremely popular as fashion items.
Example Sentence
안경이 얼굴 인상을 많이 바꾸어요.
Eyeglasses greatly change the impression of the face.
How to use 안경 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eyeglasses” is 안경, romanized as Angyeong.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'an-gyeong'. The 'an' rhymes with English 'on', and 'gyeong' combines a soft 'gy' glide with 'young' minus the 'y'.
More Example Sentences
showing off
새 안경 어때요?
How do my new glasses look?
misplaced item
안경을 잃어버렸어요.
I lost my glasses.
eye vision
안경 없으면 아무것도 안 보여요.
Without glasses, I can't see anything.
Cultural Context
Korea is a global hub for trendy eyewear — Korean glasses brands like 젠틀몬스터 have international fame. 안경 카페 (glasses coffee shops, where you pick frames while enjoying coffee) are distinctly Korean. Fun fact: 안경잡이 is a playful old term for 'four-eyes' but mostly affectionate among friends. For sunglasses, Koreans say 선글라스.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
안경 쓰고 다녀요.
I wear glasses daily.
안경 없이는 못 살아요.
I can't live without my glasses.
안경테가 예뻐요.
The glasses frame is pretty.
Related Expressions
선글라스
seongeullaseu
sunglasses
안경점
angyeongjeom
optical shop
렌즈
renjeu
lens / contact lens
도수
dosu
prescription strength
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