Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gym wear" in Korean
“Gym wear” in Korean is 짐웨어 (pronounced "jimweeo").
짐웨어
jimweeo
Usage & Context
Comfortable clothing worn for gym workouts in Korea. Designed for movement and comfort.
Example Sentence
짐웨어는 편해요.
Gym wear is comfortable.
How to use 짐웨어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gym wear” is 짐웨어, romanized as jimweeo.
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 짐웨어.
Pronunciation Guide
짐 (jim) sounds like 'jim' in 'gymnasium'. 웨 (we) sounds like 'weh' as in 'wet' (without the 't'). 어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'uh-oh'. The 'weeo' part is pronounced quickly, almost like 'we-uh'. It's a direct transliteration of 'gym wear'.
More Example Sentences
Preparing for a workout session at a fitness center.
헬스장 갈 때 짐웨어를 꼭 챙겨요.
I always make sure to pack gym wear when I go to the gym.
Observing the trend of athleisure and stylish workout clothes.
요즘은 짐웨어도 패션 아이템 같아요.
Nowadays, gym wear feels like a fashion item too.
Giving advice on optimizing workout performance.
편안한 짐웨어를 입고 운동해야 효과가 좋아요.
You should exercise in comfortable gym wear for better results.
Cultural Context
'짐웨어' is a widely used Konglish term for athletic apparel, specifically for gym workouts. The booming fitness trend in Korea has led to a surge in stylish and functional gym wear brands. It's common to see people wearing '짐웨어' not just at the gym but also for casual outings, reflecting the popular athleisure fashion trend.
Editorial note
We review entries like 짐웨어 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
짐웨어 브랜드
gym wear brand
짐웨어 추천
gym wear recommendation
편한 짐웨어
comfortable gym wear
Related Expressions
운동복
undongbok
athletic wear (general term)
트레이닝복
teureiningbok
training suit/tracksuit
레깅스
reggingseu
leggings
스포츠웨어
seupocheuweeo
sportswear
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