How to Say “Thong” in Korean

끈팬티
kkeunpaenti
The English word "thong" can be translated into Korean as 끈팬티 (kkeunpaenti).
The term refers to a type of undergarment (noun).
Meaning: undergarment (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kkeunpaenti

Did you know?

  • The word 끈 in 끈팬티 is the same word used for 'shoelaces' and 'guitar strings'.
  • In Korea, the term T-백 (T-back) is frequently used interchangeably with 끈팬티 especially in fashion and retail contexts.
  • The word 팬티 in 끈팬티 is a phonetic adaptation of the English 'panty', but in English, 'panty' is rarely used as a standalone noun in the same way.

Examples in context

  • 그녀는 끈팬티를 입고 있어요.
    geunyeoneun kkeunpaentireul ipgo isseoyo.
    She is wearing a thong.
  • 이 끈팬티는 디자인이 예뻐요.
    i kkeunpaentineun dijaini yeppeoyo.
    This thong has a pretty design.
  • 끈팬티는 착용감이 아주 편해요.
    kkeunpaentineun chakyonggami aju pyeonhaeyo.
    A thong is very comfortable to wear.

Example conversation

Seoyeon and Dohyeon are shopping for clothes together.

  1. 서연 Seo-yeon

    이 바지 입으면 끈팬티가 필요할 것 같아.
    i baji ib-eumyeon kkeun-paenti-ga piryohal geot gata.
    I think I'll need a thong if I wear these pants.
  2. 도현 Do-hyeon

    그게 더 깔끔해 보일 거야.
    geuge deo kkalkkeum-hae boil geoya.
    That will look cleaner.
  3. 서연 Seo-yeon

    여기 끈팬티 파는 곳이 어디지?
    yeogi kkeun-paenti paneun gos-i eodiji?
    Where is the place that sells thongs here?
  4. 도현 Do-hyeon

    저쪽 속옷 매장으로 가보자.
    jeojjok sogot maejang-euro gaboja.
    Let's go to the underwear section over there.
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