Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yoga pants" in Korean
“Yoga pants” in Korean is 요가팬츠 (pronounced "yoga-paenteu").
요가팬츠
yoga-paenteu
Usage & Context
Stretchy pants worn for yoga and exercise in Korea. Popular for comfort and flexibility.
Example Sentence
요가팬츠는 편하고 예뻐요.
Yoga pants are comfortable and pretty.
How to use 요가팬츠 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yoga pants” is 요가팬츠, romanized as yoga-paenteu.
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 요가팬츠.
Pronunciation Guide
요 (yo) sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. 가 (ga) sounds like 'gah' in 'garden'. 팬 (paen) sounds like 'pan' in 'pantry'. 츠 (cheu) sounds like 'tsu' in 'tsunami' but with a softer 't' sound, almost like 'chew' without the 'w'. The pronunciation is very close to the English 'yoga pants'.
More Example Sentences
Attending a fitness class focused on yoga.
요가팬츠를 입고 요가 수업에 갔어요.
I went to a yoga class wearing yoga pants.
Praising the comfort and flexibility of a specific pair of pants.
이 요가팬츠는 신축성이 좋아서 정말 편해요.
These yoga pants are really comfortable because they're very stretchy.
Discussing the trend of wearing athletic wear casually.
요즘은 요가팬츠를 일상복으로도 많이 입어요.
Nowadays, many people wear yoga pants as everyday clothes too.
Cultural Context
'요가팬츠' are incredibly popular in Korea, not just for yoga but for various workouts, casual wear, and as a key component of athleisure fashion. They are often interchangeably referred to as '레깅스' (leggings) in general conversation, especially if they are tight-fitting. The trend of wearing them outside the gym is very strong, reflecting a focus on comfort and a healthy, active lifestyle.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
요가팬츠 입다
to wear yoga pants
편한 요가팬츠
comfortable yoga pants
요가팬츠 코디
yoga pants coordination (outfit styling)
Related Expressions
레깅스
reggingseu
leggings
운동복
undongbok
athletic wear
필라테스복
pillateseubok
Pilates wear
짐웨어
jimweeo
gym wear
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