Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flip flops" in Korean
“Flip flops” in Korean is 슬리퍼 (pronounced "seulripeeo").
슬리퍼
seulripeeo
Usage & Context
Casual open-toed sandals worn during summer in Korea. Popular for beach trips and casual outdoor activities.
Example Sentence
해변에서 슬리퍼를 신어요.
I wear flip flops at the beach.
How to use 슬리퍼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flip flops” is 슬리퍼, romanized as seulripeeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "슬리퍼" (seulripeeo) sounds like "SUL-lee-puh". The "eu" is pronounced like the 'u' in 'put', "li" like 'lee' in 'sleepy', and "peo" like 'puh' in 'up'. Emphasize the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing relaxing at home.
집에서 편하게 슬리퍼 신고 있어요.
I'm comfortably wearing slippers at home.
Recalling a pleasant hotel stay.
호텔에서 제공하는 슬리퍼가 너무 편했어요.
The slippers provided by the hotel were so comfortable.
Warning about wearing flip-flops in the rain.
비 오는 날 슬리퍼 신으면 발이 다 젖어요.
If you wear flip-flops on a rainy day, your feet get all wet.
Cultural Context
In Korea, "슬리퍼" (seulripeeo) often refers to both indoor slippers and outdoor flip-flops/slides. It's common to see people wearing "슬리퍼" not just at the beach but also for short errands, to convenience stores, or even just around their neighborhood. Many offices and homes also have designated indoor "슬리퍼" for comfort and cleanliness, a practice deeply ingrained in Korean daily life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
슬리퍼 신다
To wear flip-flops/slippers
슬리퍼 벗다
To take off flip-flops/slippers
편한 슬리퍼
Comfortable slippers
Related Expressions
샌들
saendeul
Sandals
쪼리
jjori
Thong sandals (a specific type of flip-flop)
신발
sinbal
Shoes (general term)
운동화
undonghwa
Sneakers/Athletic shoes
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