When to use traditional dress in Korean

When to use it

Hanbok (한복) is traditional Korean dress. People often wear it on holidays, family celebrations, or when visiting palaces and cultural places. In daily life, it is not very common, but you can still see it in photos, festivals, and rental shops.

Example sentences

1. 오늘 학교에서 한복을 입었어요.

   I wore a hanbok at school today.

2. 설날에 우리는 한복을 입어요.

   We wear hanbok on Lunar New Year.

3. 이 한복은 색이 정말 예뻐요.

   This hanbok has very pretty colors.

4. 엄마와 한복 가게에 갔어요.

   I went to a hanbok shop with my mom.

5. 경복궁에서 한복을 빌렸어요.

   I rented a hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

6. 사진 찍을 때 한복을 입고 싶어요.

   I want to wear a hanbok when taking pictures.