Shoes In Korean | Learn Words With 화
In this Korean vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to say “shoes” in Korean plus many words with 화 which is the Sino-Korean word for shoes in Korean. You’ll also be able to download a PDF to help you learn these words.
How To Say “Shoes” In Korean
The word for “Shoes” in Korean is 신발 [sin-bal]. However, when talking about different kinds of shoes, such as slip-on shoes, basketball shoes, sneakers, etc, the Sino-Korean word 화 is used. Here are 10 Korean words with 화 (shoes).
Korean Words With 화 (shoes)
| = | ||
|---|---|---|
| 군 army/military | 화 shoes | 군화 military boots |
| 단 to be short | 화 shoes | 단화 slip-on shoes, flat shoes |
| 장 to be long | 화 shoes | 장화 rain boots |
| 농구 basketball | 화 shoes | 농구화 basketball shoes |
| 등산 hiking | 화 shoes | 등산화 hiking boots |
| 숙녀 lady | 화 shoes | 숙녀화 women’s shoes |
| 신사 gentleman | 화 shoes | 신사화 men’s dress shoes |
| 실내 indoor | 화 shoes | 실내화 slippers |
| 운동 exercise / sports | 화 shoes | 운동화 running shoes, sneakers |
| 축구 soccer | 화 shoes | 축구화 soccer boots |
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