스타일
seutail[sʰɯtʰa̠iɭ]
The English word 'style' is translated into Korean as 스타일 (seutail).
스타일 refers to the manner of creating, doing or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.
Meaning: manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 스타일 is a general term, there are other words used depending on the context: 양식 can be used in more formal settings to refer to a specific style, usually in the context of art, fashion or design, while 패션 can be used in formal contexts related to fashion to denote a sense of style or fashion. In casual conversation, one might use 느낌 to express style, translating to 'vibe' or 'feeling'.
How do you pronounce it?
seutail
Did you know?
- Korean speakers often use 스타일 to describe a 'type' of person they are attracted to, such as saying someone is 'my style' (내 스타일).
- The term 양식 (yangsik) for 'style' is the same word used for 'Western-style food', such as steak or pasta, which can cause confusion in menu contexts.
- If you want to describe someone having a 'good sense' of style, Koreans often use the word 센스 (sense) instead of merely saying they have 스타일.
Examples in context
- 이 치마는 네 스타일(분위기)에 딱 맞는다.This skirt fits your style perfectly.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe something that fits a person's style using 스타일.Tatoeba #4031849 by intratech, translation #8828101 by alpucca
- 그 사람의 스타일은 정말 멋있다.That person's style is really cool.
- 그 화가는 독특한 스타일을 가지고 있다.geu hwaganeun dokteukhan seutail-eul gajigo itda.That painter has a unique style.
- 이 건물은 현대적인 스타일이다.i geonmureun hyeondaejeogin seutail-ida.This building is a modern style.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are looking at photos of interior design.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 이 인테리어 스타일 어때요?Dohyeon ssi, i interi-eo seutail eottaeyo?Dohyun, how do you like this interior style?
- 도현 Do-hyeon제 스타일은 아니지만 깔끔하네요.je seutail-eun anijiman kkalkkeumhaneyo.It is not my style, but it is clean.
- 민지 Min-ji그래도 세련된 느낌이 들어요.geuraedo seryeondoen neukkimi deureoyo.Still, it feels sophisticated.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 아주 멋진 스타일이에요.majayo, aju meotjin seutail-ieyo.True, it is a very cool style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “style” translations and entries 스타일, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
