슬리퍼
seullipeo[sʰɯʎʎipʰʌ̹]
The Korean word for slipper is 슬리퍼 (seullipeo).
슬리퍼 refers specifically to the type of open-back or easy-to-slip-on footwear used indoors. It is a loanword from English.
Meaning: low shoe usually worn indoors (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
seullipeo
Did you know?
- In some traditional Korean contexts, the concept of 'slippers' is replaced by 고무신, which are traditional rubber shoes. While not technically 슬리퍼, they serve a similar easy-on purpose and carry deep nostalgic value.
- Because 슬리퍼 is a loanword, it is written in the Hangul alphabet phonetically. The final 'r' sound in English 'slipper' is adapted to a vowel sound 어 because Korean syllables cannot end with a liquid 'r' sound in this way.
- In Korean culture, wearing 슬리퍼 outside the home is often seen as very casual or 'homey'. In certain professional settings, wearing them to an office can be perceived as lacking discipline.
Examples in context
- 나는 집에서 항상 슬리퍼를 신어.I always wear slippers at home.
- 거실에 슬리퍼가 있어요.geosil-e seulipeoga isseoyo.There are slippers in the living room.
- 새 슬리퍼를 샀어요.sae seulipeoreul sasseoyo.I bought new slippers.
- 슬리퍼를 신으세요.seulipeoreul sineuseyo.Please wear your slippers.
Example conversation
At home, Subin notices Hyunwoo is barefoot.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 슬리퍼를 신으세요.Hyeonu ssi, seulipeoreul sineuseyo.Hyunwoo, please wear your slippers.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아, 제 슬리퍼가 어디 있죠?A, je seulipeoga eodi itjyo?Oh, where are my slippers?
- 수빈 Su-bin현관에 슬리퍼가 있어요.Hyeongwane seulipeoga isseoyo.The slippers are at the entrance.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워요, 수빈 씨.Gomawoyo, Subin ssi.Thank you, Subin.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 슬리퍼, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
