When to use flippers in Korean

When to use it

Flippers (오리발) are special shoes you wear on your feet for swimming. They help you move faster and more easily in the water, especially in the sea or a pool. People often use this word when talking about swimming lessons, snorkeling, or beach trips.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 오리발을 씻어요.

   I wash the flippers at home.

2. 학교 수영 수업에 오리발을 가져왔어요.

   I brought flippers to swimming class at school.

3. 바다에서 오리발을 신고 수영해요.

   I wear flippers and swim in the sea.

4. 이 오리발은 너무 커요.

   These flippers are too big.

5. 스포츠 가게에서 새 오리발을 샀어요.

   I bought new flippers at a sports store.

6. 여행 갈 때 오리발도 챙겨요.

   I pack flippers when I go on a trip.