When to use sneakers in Korean

When to use it

Sneakers are comfortable shoes that people wear for walking, running, or everyday activities. In Korean, 운동화 usually means casual sports shoes. You can use this word when talking about shoes you wear, buy, wash, or pack for a trip.

Example sentences

1. 이 운동화는 정말 편해요.

   These sneakers are really comfortable.

2. 학교에 갈 때 운동화를 신어요.

   I wear sneakers when I go to school.

3. 공원에서 운동화를 신고 뛰어요.

   I run in the park wearing sneakers.

4. 내 운동화 어디에 있어?

   Where are my sneakers?

5. 저는 검은 운동화를 사고 싶어요.

   I want to buy black sneakers.

6. 여행 가방에 운동화를 넣었어요.

   I put sneakers in my suitcase.