Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sunglasses" in Korean
“Sunglasses” in Korean is 선글라스 (pronounced "seongeullaseu").
선글라스
seongeullaseu
Usage & Context
Eyewear that protects eyes from sunlight. Sunglasses are worn during sunny days in Korea. Important for eye protection and comfort.
Example Sentence
햇빛이 밝아서 선글라스를 썼어요.
I wore sunglasses because the sunlight was bright.
How to use 선글라스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sunglasses” is 선글라스, romanized as seongeullaseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
선 (seon) sounds like 'sun'. 글라스 (geullaseu): 글 (geul) like 'gull' in 'seagull', 라 (la) like 'lah', 스 (seu) like 'soo' but with a very short, almost silent 'u'. Overall: 'sun-gull-lah-soo'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing comfort during driving.
운전할 때 선글라스를 끼면 눈이 편해요.
Wearing sunglasses while driving makes your eyes comfortable.
Planning for a summer trip.
여름 휴가 갈 때 선글라스는 꼭 챙겨야지!
You must bring sunglasses when going on summer vacation!
Pondering a pop culture observation.
연예인들이 선글라스를 많이 쓰는 이유가 뭘까?
What's the reason celebrities wear a lot of sunglasses?
Cultural Context
선글라스 (seongeullaseu) is a direct loanword from English. While practical for eye protection from the sun, sunglasses are also a significant fashion accessory in Korea, often associated with celebrities (연예인) and a chic, stylish image. Many Koreans might not wear them as frequently in daily urban life compared to Westerners, unless driving or at the beach, but they are very popular for travel, outdoor activities, and as a fashion statement.
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Common Phrases
선글라스 꼈어?
Are you wearing sunglasses? (Informal)
선글라스 예쁘다!
Your sunglasses are pretty!
선글라스 벗어봐.
Take off your sunglasses. (Informal)
Related Expressions
안경
angyeong
Glasses (general)
렌즈
renjeu
Contact lenses
햇빛
haetbit
Sunlight
눈 보호
nun boho
Eye protection
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