Korean Dictionary
How to say "Suspenders" in Korean
“Suspenders” in Korean is 멜빵 (pronounced "melppang").
멜빵
melppang
Usage & Context
Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up pants in Korea. Used for both functional and fashion purposes.
Example Sentence
멜빵을 매고 나갔어요.
I put on suspenders and went out.
How to use 멜빵 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Suspenders” is 멜빵, romanized as melppang.
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 멜빵.
Pronunciation Guide
멜 (mel) sounds like 'mell' in 'smell'. 빵 (ppang) sounds like 'ppahng', similar to 'pang' but with a strong, tense 'p' sound. Combine as 'mell-ppahng', emphasizing the sharp 'pp' sound.
More Example Sentences
Recalling childhood memories.
어릴 때 멜빵 바지를 자주 입었어요.
I often wore suspender pants (overalls) when I was little.
Trying on an outfit.
이 멜빵은 너무 꽉 조여요.
These suspenders are too tight.
Discussing fashion trends.
패션 아이템으로 멜빵을 활용하는 사람들이 많아요.
Many people use suspenders as a fashion item.
Cultural Context
While '멜빵' can refer to traditional suspenders, it's very commonly used in the phrase '멜빵 바지' (melppang baji), meaning overalls or dungarees, especially for children. For adults, suspenders are often seen as a retro or quirky fashion accessory, sometimes featured in K-pop concepts or indie fashion. They are not typically associated with formal business wear in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 멜빵 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
멜빵을 매다
To wear/put on suspenders
멜빵 바지
Overalls/Dungarees
멜빵이 흘러내리다
Suspenders are slipping down
Related Expressions
멜빵 바지
melppang baji
Overalls/Dungarees
바지
baji
Pants
벨트
belteu
Belt
패션 아이템
paesyeon aitem
Fashion item
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