Korean Dictionary
How to say "Formal wear" in Korean
“Formal wear” in Korean is 정장 (pronounced "jeongjang").
정장
jeongjang
Usage & Context
Elegant clothing worn for formal occasions in Korea. Essential for business and special events.
Example Sentence
정장은 우아해 보여요.
Formal wear looks elegant.
How to use 정장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Formal wear” is 정장, romanized as jeongjang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'정장' (jeongjang) is pronounced 'jeong-jang'. 'Jeong' sounds like 'jong' in 'jongle' (with the 'eo' vowel similar to 'uh' in 'but'). 'Jang' rhymes with 'song' but with a 'j' sound. Both syllables have a similar emphasis.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice for a job interview.
면접 볼 때는 깔끔한 정장을 입는 것이 좋아요.
When having an interview, it's good to wear a neat formal suit.
Discussing wedding attire.
결혼식에 갈 때는 보통 정장을 입어요.
When going to a wedding, people usually wear formal wear.
Describing someone's work attire.
그는 항상 완벽한 정장 차림으로 출근해요.
He always goes to work dressed in a perfect suit.
Cultural Context
'정장' specifically refers to a suit (jacket and trousers/skirt) for both men and women. It's essential for business meetings, job interviews, weddings, and other formal events in Korea. In traditional corporate culture, wearing a suit daily is still common for men, signifying professionalism and respect for the workplace.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정장 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
정장을 입다
To wear a suit
정장 차림
Dressed in a suit
정장 한 벌
One suit (a set)
Related Expressions
양복
yangbok
Western suit (often for men, slightly older term)
드레스
deureseu
Dress (formal dress for women)
턱시도
teoksido
Tuxedo
예복
yebok
Ceremonial attire
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