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속옷

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Understanding '속옷' (Underwear)

'속옷' refers to clothing worn underneath outer garments, typically close to the skin. It is a common everyday word used in casual and formal contexts alike.

Usage and Context

People often talk about '속옷' when discussing hygiene, comfort, or clothing shopping. For example, changing '속옷' daily is emphasized for cleanliness. When exercising, choosing breathable or sweat-absorbing '속옷' is common advice.

Common Collocations

  • 속옷을 갈아입다: to change underwear, used when emphasizing hygiene.
  • 속옷을 입다: to wear underwear, a basic expression.
  • 속옷을 사다: to buy underwear, used in shopping contexts.

Register and Politeness

'속옷' is a neutral term suitable for everyday conversation. It is neither formal nor informal but polite enough for general use.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '속옷' with '옷' (clothes) in general. Remember, '속옷' specifically means underwear, not outerwear. Also, avoid using overly technical or brand-specific terms unless necessary; '속옷' covers all types of undergarments in general speech.

Example Sentences

속옷은 매일 갈아입는 것이 중요해요.

Sokot eun maeil garaipneun geosi jungyohhaeyo.

It's important to change your underwear every day.

운동할 때는 땀을 잘 흡수하는 속옷을 입는 게 좋아요.

Undonghal ttaeneun ttameul jal heupsuhaneun sokoteul ipneun ge joayo.

When exercising, it's good to wear underwear that absorbs sweat well.

속옷을 사러 백화점에 갔어요.

Sokoteul sareo baekhwajeome gasseoyo.

I went to the department store to buy underwear.