안경
an'gyeong[ˈa̠(ː)nɡjʌ̹ŋ]
The English phrase "glasses" is translated into Korean as 안경 (an'gyeong).
안경 refers to a pair of lenses worn in front of the eyes to correct vision. If you want to refer to sunglasses, you would use 선글라스.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "to wear glasses," you use the phrase 안경을 쓰다. In Korean, the verb 쓰다 (to wear/put on) is used specifically for items worn on the head or face, such as glasses or hats.
How do you pronounce it?
an'gyeong
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the verb 입다 (to wear clothes) with 안경.
Did you know?
- In Korean, 안경 is used as a collective noun for the object, but if you want to specify just one lens, you must use the counter 알 which is usually reserved for eggs or small round fruits.
- The word 안경 is composed of two characters that literally mean 'eye' and 'mirror'.
- The verb 쓰다 used with 안경 also means 'to write'. This creates potential confusion for beginners who might hear 'wearing glasses' and think someone is 'writing glasses'.
Examples in context
- 이 안경이 너에게 맞다.Those glasses suit you.This sentence shows how to say the glasses suit someone using 안경.Tatoeba #11105944 by intertime, translation #893827 by Scott
- 나는 내 안경을 잃어버렸다.I lost my glasses.This sentence demonstrates how to express losing one's 안경.Tatoeba #11106550 by intertime, translation #2368090 by Zaghawa
- 톰은 검은 안경을 쓰고 있어.Tom is wearing black glasses.This sentence describes someone wearing black 안경.Tatoeba #8396664 by Eunhee, translation #8827735 by alpucca
- 내 동생은 안경을 쓰고 있어요.My younger sibling is wearing glasses.
- 안경이 잘 어울려요.The glasses suit you well.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are looking for something in the living room.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 안경 봤어요?Hyunwoo-ssi, angyeong bwasseoyo?Hyunwoo, have you seen my glasses?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니요, 못 봤어요.Aniyo, mot bwasseoyo.No, I haven't seen them.
- 수빈 Su-bin아, 여기 책상 위에 있네요!A, yeogi chaeksang wie inneyo!Oh, they are here on the desk!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 다행이에요.Jeongmal dahaeng-ieyo.That is a relief.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 안경, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 안경, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
