브라
beura[pɯɾa̠]
The English word 'bra' is translated into Korean as 브라 (beura). Wiktionary also lists 브래지어 (beuraejieo).
Meaning: brassiere (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 브라 | beura | [pɯɾa̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 브래지어 | beuraejieo | [pɯɾɛd͡ʑiʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [pɯɾe̞d͡ʑiʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Both terms refer to a brassiere.
Which one should you use?
The shortened form 브라 is more commonly used in everyday conversation than the full form 브래지어. The full form 브래지어 is more formal and is often seen in product descriptions or official retail contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
beura
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific term 캡 (cap) used when discussing the size or fit of a 브라, mirroring the English 'cup size' but using the word for a hat or lid.
- You may see the phrase 노브라 (no-bra) used in Korean media and social discussions to describe the 'braless' movement or trend.
- The word 속옷 refers to 'underwear' in general, but when discussing bras specifically, Koreans often use the English-derived 브라 because it sounds more modern and less clinical than traditional terms.
Examples in context
- 브라 주세요Please give me a bra.
- 새 브라를 샀어요.sae beura-reul sasseoyo.I bought a new bra.
- 이 브라는 너무 불편해요.i beura-neun neomu bulpyeonhaeyo.This bra is very uncomfortable.
- 브라 색상을 골라 주세요.beura saeksang-eul golla juseyo.Please pick a bra color.
Example conversation
Minji is showing Dohyun a shopping list for clothes.
- 민지 Min-ji쇼핑 리스트에 브라가 있어요.syoping risteu-e beura-ga is-seo-yo.There is a bra on the shopping list.
- 도현 Do-hyeon아, 맞다. 같이 사러 갈까요?a, mat-da. gat-i sa-reo gal-kka-yo?Oh, right. Shall we go buy it together?
- 민지 Min-ji그냥 혼자 다녀올게요.geu-nyang hon-ja da-nyeo-ol-ge-yo.I'll just go by myself.
- 도현 Do-hyeon알겠어요. 조심히 다녀오세요.al-get-seo-yo. jo-sim-hi da-nyeo-o-se-yo.I understand. Have a safe trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bra” translations and entries 브라, 브래지어, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
