Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sandals" in Korean
“Sandals” in Korean is 샌들 (pronounced "saendeul").
샌들
saendeul
Usage & Context
Open-toed shoes worn during warm weather in Korea. Perfect for summer and casual outdoor activities.
Example Sentence
여름에 샌들을 신어요.
I wear sandals in summer.
How to use 샌들 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sandals” is 샌들, romanized as saendeul.
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 샌들.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'saen', sounds like 'san' in 'sand'. The second syllable, 'deul', is like 'dull' but with a slightly softer 'd' and a 'ul' sound at the end, similar to 'dull' but with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth for the 'l'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a past trip with friends.
여름 휴가 때 샌들만 신고 다녔어요.
I only wore sandals during my summer vacation.
Praising the comfort of new sandals.
이 샌들은 발이 정말 편해요.
These sandals are really comfortable for my feet.
Planning for an upcoming beach trip.
바닷가 갈 때 샌들 챙겨야지!
I should pack sandals when going to the beach!
Cultural Context
Sandals are essential for the hot and humid Korean summer. You'll see many people wearing them, from simple flip-flops to more fashionable designs, especially when heading to beaches, rivers, or just for casual strolls. They are a common sight in summer K-dramas, often paired with light, breezy outfits.
Editorial note
We review entries like 샌들 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
샌들 신을까?
Shall I wear sandals?
편한 샌들
Comfortable sandals
예쁜 샌들
Pretty sandals
Related Expressions
슬리퍼
seulripeo
Slippers / flip-flops (often used interchangeably for casual open-toed footwear)
쪼리
jjori
Flip-flops (more specific term)
샌들 신다
saendeul sinda
To wear sandals
여름 신발
yeoreum sinbal
Summer shoes
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