사이즈 (sa-i-jeu, saijeu) · 핏 (pis)
사이즈 (saijeu) refers to the size of clothes, while 핏 (pit) describes how clothes fit and shape the body.
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Refers to the size or measurements of clothes or shoes.
When to use
asking about clothing size, talking about shoe size, requesting size exchange
The nuance
Use 사이즈 when talking about numerical or letter-based size categories (e.g., S, M, L) indicating the garment's dimensions, focusing on the size itself.
Describes the shape, style, and how clothes fit the body.
When to use
evaluating clothing style, describing fit and feel on body, recommending well-fitting clothes
The nuance
Use 핏 when focusing on how clothes fall on the body, the design, and the wearing feel, emphasizing style and fit rather than just size.
이 셔츠 사이즈가 너무 커요.
i syeo-cheu sa-i-jeu-ga neo-mu keo-yo., i syeo cheu sa i jeu ga neo mu keo yo.
Appropriate because 사이즈 refers to the clothing size.
이 셔츠 핏이 너무 커요.
i syeo-cheu pis-i neo-mu keo-yo., i syeo cheu pis i neo mu keo yo.
핏 describes shape and feel, so 'too big' (커요) is unnatural; use phrases like '핏이 너무 루즈해요' (fit is too loose).
이 바지 사이즈가 맞아요?
i ba-ji sa-i-jeu-ga maj-a-yo?, i ba ji sa i jeu ga maj a yo?
Correct to use 사이즈 when asking about pants size.
이 바지 핏이 좋아 보여요.
i ba-ji pis-i joh-a bo-yeo-yo., i ba ji pis i joh a bo yeo yo.
핏 is used to evaluate style and how clothes fit the body.
신발 핏이 너무 작아요.
sin-bal pis-i neo-mu jak-a-yo., sin bal pis i neo mu jak a yo.
Use 사이즈 for shoe size; 핏 is mainly for clothes.
신발 사이즈가 몇이에요?
sin-bal sa-i-jeu-ga myeoch-i-e-yo?, sin bal sa i jeu ga myeoch i e yo?
Always use 사이즈 when asking about shoe size.
이 코트의 핏이 몸에 딱 맞아요.
i ko-teu-ui pis-i mom-e ttak maj-a-yo., i ko teu ui pis i mom e ttak maj a yo.
핏 appropriately describes how the coat fits and looks on the body.
이 코트 사이즈가 몸에 딱 맞아요.
i ko-teu sa-i-jeu-ga mom-e ttak maj-a-yo., i ko teu sa i jeu ga mom e ttak maj a yo.
사이즈 fits when referring to whether the coat size matches the body.
Which word to use when asking about clothing size?
Which word is appropriate to express clothes fitting well and having good style?
Which is correct when talking about shoe size?
