Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tights" in Korean
“Tights” in Korean is 타이츠 (pronounced "taicheu").
타이츠
taicheu
Usage & Context
Thick leg coverings worn for warmth and style in Korean winter fashion. Often worn with skirts and dresses.
Example Sentence
겨울에 타이츠를 입어요.
I wear tights in winter.
How to use 타이츠 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tights” is 타이츠, romanized as taicheu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part 'tai' (타이) sounds exactly like the English word 'tie'. The second part 'cheu' (츠) is like 'chew' but with a very short, sharp 'ts' sound at the end, similar to the 'ts' in 'cats'. Combine them as 'TIE-cheu', with emphasis on 'TIE'.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice for dressing in cold weather.
추운 날씨에는 타이츠를 꼭 입어야 해요.
You must wear tights in cold weather.
Discussing children's clothing durability.
아이들 타이츠는 금방 헤져요.
Kids' tights wear out quickly.
Offering fashion advice.
검은색 타이츠는 어떤 옷에도 잘 어울려요.
Black tights go well with any outfit.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '타이츠' specifically refers to thicker, opaque leg coverings, primarily worn for warmth during autumn and winter. They are very popular with skirts and dresses, especially among students and office workers. Unlike sheer '스타킹' (stockings), '타이츠' are more functional for warmth but also serve as a fashion item. Children also commonly wear '타이츠' under their clothes for extra warmth.
Editorial note
We review entries like 타이츠 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
타이츠 입다
To wear tights
겨울 타이츠
Winter tights
기모 타이츠
Fleece-lined tights
Related Expressions
스타킹
seutaking
Stockings (sheer, thinner)
레깅스
leggingseu
Leggings (often worn as pants or under skirts, thicker than tights)
내복
naebok
Thermal underwear (worn under clothes for warmth)
양말
yangmal
Socks
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