Korean Dictionary
How to say "Socks" in Korean
“Socks” in Korean is 양말 (pronounced "yangmal").
양말
yangmal
Usage & Context
Foot coverings worn inside shoes for comfort and warmth in Korea. Available in various colors and materials.
Example Sentence
양말을 신었어요.
I put on socks.
How to use 양말 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Socks” is 양말, romanized as yangmal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '양말' (yangmal) sounds like 'yahng-mahl.' 'Yang' is like 'young' without the 'oo' sound, or 'yawn' with a 'g' at the end. 'Mal' is like 'mahl' (as in 'mall' but with a shorter 'a' sound).
More Example Sentences
Discussing seasonal clothing.
발목 양말은 여름에 신기 좋아요.
Ankle socks are good to wear in summer.
Complaining about lost laundry.
양말 한 짝이 어디 갔는지 모르겠어요.
I don't know where one of my socks went.
Discussing popular gifts.
한국에서는 양말 선물 세트가 인기가 많아요.
In Korea, sock gift sets are very popular.
Cultural Context
Socks (양말) are a very common and practical gift in Korea, especially for holidays or as small tokens of appreciation. You'll often see street vendors selling a wide variety of colorful and patterned socks, including character socks (캐릭터 양말) featuring K-pop idols or cartoon characters, which are popular souvenirs. It's considered polite to remove shoes when entering someone's home, so having clean socks is generally a good idea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 양말 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
양말 한 켤레
A pair of socks
캐릭터 양말
Character socks
수면 양말
Sleep socks (thick, warm socks for sleeping)
Related Expressions
덧신
deotsin
Foot cover/liner socks (worn inside shoes, often thin)
스타킹
seutaking
Stockings/tights
양말을 신다
yangmareul sinda
To wear socks
양말을 벗다
yangmareul beotda
To take off socks
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