Korean Dictionary
How to say "Slippers" in Korean
“Slippers” in Korean is 슬리퍼 (pronounced "seulripeeo").
슬리퍼
seulripeeo
Usage & Context
Comfortable indoor shoes worn at home in Korea. Essential for Korean households where shoes are removed indoors.
Example Sentence
집에서 슬리퍼를 신어요.
I wear slippers at home.
How to use 슬리퍼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Slippers” is 슬리퍼, romanized as seulripeeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'seul', sounds like 'sull' in 'sullen'. 'Li' is like 'lee' in 'sleepy'. 'Peo' is like 'puh' in 'puff' but with a softer 'p' and a short 'uh' sound. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing a daily routine to a friend.
집에 오자마자 슬리퍼로 갈아 신었어요.
As soon as I got home, I changed into slippers.
Reminding someone of a household rule.
화장실 갈 때 슬리퍼 신어야 해.
You have to wear slippers when going to the bathroom.
Explaining a relaxed office culture to a new colleague.
사무실에서 편하게 슬리퍼 신고 일해요.
I work comfortably wearing slippers in the office.
Cultural Context
Slippers are ubiquitous in Korean households. It's customary to remove outdoor shoes upon entering a home, and often, guests are offered slippers. Many offices, schools, and even some restaurants also provide slippers for indoor use, emphasizing cleanliness and comfort. This practice is deeply ingrained in Korean etiquette.
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Common Phrases
슬리퍼 신다
To wear slippers
슬리퍼 갈아 신다
To change into slippers
푹신한 슬리퍼
Fluffy/cushioned slippers
Related Expressions
실내화
sillaehwa
Indoor shoes (more formal term for slippers, often used in schools)
욕실 슬리퍼
yoksil seulripeo
Bathroom slippers
사무실 슬리퍼
samusil seulripeo
Office slippers
신발 벗다
sinbal beotda
To take off shoes (related action)
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