Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fitting room" in Korean
“Fitting room” in Korean is 탈의실 (pronounced "Taleusil").
탈의실
Taleusil
Usage & Context
Where you try on clothes before purchasing. 입어봐도 될까요? (May I try this on?) is the key phrase. Korean clothing stores, particularly in Dongdaemun and shopping malls, have fitting rooms. Some smaller specialty shops may not have them. 잘 맞아요 (it fits well) or 안 맞아요 (it doesn't fit).
Example Sentence
이 원피스 입어봐도 될까요? 탈의실이 어디에요?
May I try on this dress? Where is the fitting room?
How to use 탈의실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fitting room” is 탈의실, romanized as Taleusil.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 탈의실.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '탈' like 'tal' in 'talent', '의' like the 'u' in 'but' but with your lips slightly wider and flatter, and '실' like 'shil' in 'shilling'. The '의' sound can be tricky, aim for a neutral 'uh' sound.
More Example Sentences
Asking a store clerk for permission and direction.
이 바지 입어봐도 될까요? 탈의실은 저쪽에 있어요?
May I try on these pants? Is the fitting room over there?
Complaining about a shopping experience.
탈의실이 너무 좁아서 옷 갈아입기 불편했어요.
The fitting room was too small, so it was uncomfortable to change clothes.
Describing a personal shopping habit.
새 옷을 사면 항상 탈의실에서 거울을 보며 고민해요.
When I buy new clothes, I always deliberate in the fitting room while looking in the mirror.
Cultural Context
탈의실 (taleusil) is a standard term for a fitting room in Korea. While most department stores and larger clothing shops will have them, smaller, independent boutiques or street vendors, especially in areas like Dongdaemun, might have limited or no fitting room facilities. It's always polite to ask '입어봐도 될까요?' (May I try it on?) before heading to the 탈의실.
Editorial note
We review entries like 탈의실 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
탈의실이 어디예요?
Where is the fitting room?
탈의실에서 입어보다
To try on in the fitting room
탈의실 이용
Use of fitting room
Related Expressions
피팅룸
Pitingrum
Fitting room (Konglish, also commonly used)
옷
Ot
Clothes
입다
Ipda
To wear, to try on
거울
Geoul
Mirror
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