Korean Dictionary
How to say "Puffer jacket" in Korean
“Puffer jacket” in Korean is 패딩 (pronounced "paeding").
패딩
paeding
Usage & Context
A quilted insulated jacket filled with down or synthetic material. A staple in Korean winter wardrobes for extreme cold protection.
Example Sentence
패딩은 겨울에 필수예요.
A puffer jacket is essential in winter.
How to use 패딩 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Puffer jacket” is 패딩, romanized as paeding.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 패 (pae), sounds like 'pae' in 'paddle' or 'pad'. The second syllable, 딩 (ding), sounds like 'ding' in 'ding-dong'. The 'ae' vowel is similar to the 'a' in 'cat'.
More Example Sentences
Trying on a jacket at a store.
이 패딩은 정말 가볍고 따뜻해요.
This puffer jacket is really light and warm.
Expressing satisfaction with winter wear to a friend.
겨울엔 역시 패딩이 최고지!
In winter, a puffer jacket is the best, as expected!
Discussing current fashion trends.
롱패딩이 요즘 유행이에요.
Long puffer jackets are trendy these days.
Cultural Context
패딩 (paeding) specifically refers to puffer jackets and is an iconic item in Korean winters. The '롱패딩' (long paeding), or long puffer jacket, became a massive trend, especially among students, often covering the entire body down to the ankles to combat the extreme cold. It's almost a uniform for many during winter.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
패딩 입을까?
Shall I wear a puffer jacket?
패딩 세탁.
Puffer jacket cleaning.
따뜻한 패딩.
Warm puffer jacket.
Related Expressions
롱패딩
long paeding
long puffer jacket
숏패딩
syot paeding
short puffer jacket
다운 재킷
daun jaekit
down jacket
겨울옷
gyeoulot
winter clothes
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