콘돔
kondom[kʰo̞ndo̞m]
The English word "condom" is translated into Korean as 콘돔 (kondom). Wiktionary also lists 고무주머니 (gomujumeoni).
Meaning: flexible sleeve worn on the penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 콘돔 | kondom | [kʰo̞ndo̞m] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 고무주머니 | gomujumeoni | slang |
The term refers to a flexible sleeve worn on the penis.
Which one should you use?
콘돔 is the standard term, while 고무주머니 is a slang expression.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
고무주머니 is much more informal or crude than the standard term 콘돔.
How do you pronounce it?
kondom
Did you know?
- The word 고무 in 고무주머니 means 'rubber', a term derived from the French word 'gomme'.
- In Korea, condoms are widely available in convenience stores, but they are often placed in opaque or discreet packaging to avoid embarrassment for the buyer.
- In older Korean literature or very old films, you may encounter the term 콘돔 being replaced by more vague euphemisms to avoid censorship by the government.
Examples in context
- 콘돔을 갖고 있습니까?Do you have a condom?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a 콘돔.Tatoeba #13169438 by SN_H, translation #1613 by brauliobezerra
- 콘돔 대신 다른 방법을 사용하면 안 되겠어?Shouldn't we use another method instead of a condom?
- 콘돔을 꼭 사용하세요.kondomeul kkok sayonghaseyo.Please make sure to use a condom.
- 편의점에서 콘돔을 샀어요.pyeonijeomeseo kondomeul sasseoyo.I bought a condom at the convenience store.
Example conversation
A couple is talking about safety before intimacy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 콘돔 준비했어요?Jieun ssi, kondom junbihaesseoyo?Jieun, did you prepare a condom?
- 지은 Ji-eun아니요, 현우 씨가 가지고 있어요?aniyo, Hyeon-u ssi-ga gajigo isseoyo?No, do you have one, Hyeon-u?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 여기 가방에 있어요.ne, yeogi gabang-e isseoyo.Yes, it is here in my bag.
- 지은 Ji-eun다행이네요. 고마워요.dahaeng-ineyo. gomawoyo.That's a relief. Thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “condom” translations and entries 콘돔, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
