Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fashion Sense" in Korean
“Fashion Sense” in Korean is 패션 감각 (pronounced "paesyeon gamgak").
패션 감각
paesyeon gamgak
Usage & Context
Fashion sense refers to a natural ability to put together stylish outfits. In Korea, being complimented on your 패션 감각 is a high compliment. Developing good fashion sense is valued in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
그 사람은 패션 감각이 뛰어나요.
That person has outstanding fashion sense.
How to use 패션 감각 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fashion Sense” is 패션 감각, romanized as paesyeon gamgak.
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 감각.
Pronunciation Guide
For 패션 (paesyeon), 'pae' sounds like 'pie' without the 'i' sound, and 'syeon' is similar to 'shun' but with a softer 'sh'. For 감각 (gamgak), 'gam' is like 'gum', and 'gak' is like 'gock' (as in 'clock' but with a 'g'). Combine as 'PAE-shun GUM-gock', stressing the first syllable of each part.
More Example Sentences
Complimenting someone's style.
그녀는 패션 감각이 좋아서 뭘 입어도 예뻐 보여요.
She has good fashion sense, so whatever she wears looks pretty.
Giving advice on improving style.
패션 감각을 키우려면 다양한 스타일을 시도해 봐야 해요.
To develop fashion sense, you should try various styles.
Talking about a parent's past style.
우리 엄마는 젊었을 때 패션 감각이 아주 뛰어났대요.
My mom apparently had excellent fashion sense when she was young.
Cultural Context
Having good '패션 감각' is highly regarded in South Korea, where appearance and presentation are often emphasized. It's not just about wearing expensive clothes but about how well one can coordinate items, understand current trends, and express individuality through style. K-pop idols and actors are often praised for their '공항 패션' (airport fashion), which showcases their personal style and '패션 감각' even in casual settings, setting trends for fans.
Editorial note
We review entries like 패션 감각 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 감각이 좋다
to have good fashion sense
패션 감각이 뛰어나다
to have outstanding fashion sense
패션 감각이 없다
to have no fashion sense
Related Expressions
스타일
seutail
style
옷 잘 입다
ot jal ipda
to dress well (lit. 'wear clothes well')
패션 테러리스트
paesyeon tereoriseuteu
fashion terrorist (someone with bad fashion sense, often used humorously)
코디네이션
kodineisyeon
coordination (often shortened to 코디)
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