Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fashion design" in Korean
“Fashion design” in Korean is 패션 디자인 (pronounced "Paesyeon dijain").
패션 디자인
Paesyeon dijain
Usage & Context
The design of clothing and accessories. Major industry in Korea with international recognition.
Example Sentence
한국 패션 디자인은 세계적으로 유명합니다.
Korean fashion design is famous worldwide.
How to use 패션 디자인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fashion design” is 패션 디자인, romanized as Paesyeon dijain.
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 패션 디자인.
Pronunciation Guide
For 패션 (Paesyeon), "Pae" sounds like "pat" (the 'a' as in 'cat'), and "syeon" is like "shun" but with a softer 's' and a 'y' glide. For 디자인 (dijain), "Di" is like "dee", "ja" is like "jar" without the 'r', and "in" is like "in" (as in 'inside'). The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each part.
More Example Sentences
Talking about someone's educational background.
그는 뉴욕에서 패션 디자인을 공부했어요.
He studied fashion design in New York.
Discussing current styles and industry news.
이번 시즌 패션 디자인 트렌드는 무엇인가요?
What are the fashion design trends this season?
Praising the creativity of Korean style.
한국의 패션 디자인은 정말 독창적이에요.
Korean fashion design is truly original.
Cultural Context
Korean fashion design, often shortened to 'K-fashion', has gained global recognition, heavily influenced by K-pop idols and K-dramas. Seoul Fashion Week is a major event, showcasing innovative designers. Many young Koreans dream of becoming fashion designers, and the industry is known for its rapid trends, unique street style, and a blend of traditional elements with modern aesthetics.
Editorial note
We review entries like 패션 디자인 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
패션 디자인 전공
fashion design major
패션 디자인 스쿨
fashion design school
패션 디자인 트렌드
fashion design trend
Related Expressions
패션
paesyeon
fashion
디자인
dijain
design
의상 디자인
uisang dijain
costume design
디자이너
dijaineo
designer
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