신발을 신다.
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Wear shoes.
Phrase in 30 Seconds
This is the essential Korean phrase for putting on any footwear, from sneakers to traditional sandals.
- Means: To put on or wear shoes/footwear specifically.
- Used in: Getting ready to leave the house or changing shoes.
- Don't confuse: Never use '입다' (to wear clothes) for shoes; always use '신다'.
Explanation at your level:
Signification
To put on and wear footwear.
Contexte culturel
It is standard practice to turn your shoes around to face the door after taking them off at someone's house. This makes it easier to '신발을 신다' when you leave. In many Korean schools, students change into '실내화' (indoor shoes/slippers) upon entering. They '신발을 신다' twice: once for the street and once for the classroom. Giving shoes as a gift is traditionally avoided in romantic relationships because of the belief that the partner will 'run away'. At traditional funerals, people often wear white '고무신' (rubber shoes) or simple black shoes, reflecting a humble and somber state.
The 'Foot' Rule
If it touches your foot (socks, stockings, shoes, skates), use '신다'.
Indoor Etiquette
Never, ever '신발을 신다' inside a Korean home unless you are in the entrance area.
Signification
To put on and wear footwear.
The 'Foot' Rule
If it touches your foot (socks, stockings, shoes, skates), use '신다'.
Indoor Etiquette
Never, ever '신발을 신다' inside a Korean home unless you are in the entrance area.
Shoe Size
In Korea, shoe sizes are measured in millimeters (e.g., 240, 270).
Try on
Use '신어 보다' when shopping. It sounds much more natural than just '신다'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: '저는 매일 운동화를 _______.'
저는 매일 운동화를 _______.
운동화 (sneakers) are footwear, so you must use the verb 신다 (신어요).
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '신다'.
밖으로 나가기 전에 신발을 _______. (Please put on...)
The context 'before going out' suggests a request or instruction, so '신으세요' is the most appropriate.
Match the clothing item with the correct verb.
1. 신발, 2. 티셔츠, 3. 모자
Shoes (신발) use 신다, shirts (티셔츠) use 입다, and hats (모자) use 쓰다.
Complete the dialogue.
엄마: 아기야, 신발 _______. 아기: 네, 엄마!
The mother is suggesting they put on shoes together ('-자' form).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Korean 'Wear' Verbs
Feet (신다)
- • 신발
- • 양말
- • 운동화
Body (입다)
- • 바지
- • 셔츠
- • 치마
Head (쓰다)
- • 모자
- • 안경
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, pants use '입다' because they cover the legs and torso area.
It can be both. Korean doesn't strictly mark plural for objects unless necessary.
'신' is the root/old form, '신발' is the modern everyday word.
Use the causative verb '신기다'.
Yes, anything you put your feet into uses '신다'.
Yes, it is a neutral and correct term, though you might talk about '구두' (dress shoes).
It's for hygiene and because traditional life happens on the floor (eating, sleeping).
No, gloves use '끼다' (to fit/plug in).
It means 'indoor shoes', often worn in schools or hospitals.
It becomes '신었어요' (sin-eoss-eo-yo).
Expressions liées
신발을 벗다
contrastTo take off shoes
양말을 신다
similarTo put on socks
신발을 신겨 주다
builds onTo put shoes on someone else
신발을 신고 있다
specialized formTo be wearing shoes
새 신을 신다
similarTo wear new shoes
Où l'utiliser
Leaving for work
A: 벌써 가요?
B: 네, 지금 신발을 신고 있어요.
At a shoe store
Customer: 이 구두 한번 신어 봐도 될까요?
Clerk: 네, 이쪽에서 신어 보세요.
Parenting
Mom: 우리 아기, 혼자 신발 신을 수 있어?
Child: 응! 내가 신을래!
Entering a house
Host: 신발을 신고 들어오시면 안 돼요.
Guest: 아, 죄송합니다. 여기서 벗을게요.
Gym locker room
Friend 1: 빨리 운동화 신어. 수업 시작해.
Friend 2: 잠깐만, 끈만 묶고!
Traditional Restaurant
Waiter: 나갈 때 신발 신는 거 도와드릴까요?
Customer: 아니요, 괜찮습니다. 제가 신을게요.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Shin' (신) as 'Shoes' and 'Da' (다) as 'Done'. When you put on your shoes, you are 'Shin-da' (Shoes-Done) and ready to go!
Visual Association
Imagine a giant 'S' shaped shoe. As you slide your foot in, you say 'Shin!'. The 'S' stands for both Shoes and Shin.
Rhyme
신발을 신다, 밖으로 나간다! (Sin-bal-eul sin-da, bakk-eu-ro na-gan-da! - Put on shoes, go outside!)
Story
You are a secret agent named Shin. Your mission always starts when you put on your high-tech boots. Every morning, you say 'Shin-bal-eul sin-da' to activate your gadgets and step out the door.
Word Web
Défi
Every time you put on your shoes today, say '신발을 신어요' out loud. Do it at least three times.
In Other Languages
Ponerse los zapatos
Korean has a dedicated verb for feet, Spanish uses a general reflexive verb.
Chausser
French 'chausser' is more formal/technical than the everyday Korean '신다'.
Schuhe anziehen
German uses the same verb for shirts and shoes; Korean does not.
靴を履く (Kutsu o haku)
Japanese 'haku' includes pants, while Korean '신다' is strictly for feet/socks.
يرتدي الحذاء (Yartadi al-hidha')
Arabic lacks the foot-specific verb distinction found in Korean.
穿鞋 (Chuān xié)
Chinese uses one verb for all 'entry' clothing; Korean splits them.
신발을 신다
N/A
Calçar os sapatos
Portuguese 'calçar' can also apply to gloves, while Korean '신다' is only for feet.
Easily Confused
Learners often use '입다' as a general verb for 'wear'.
Think: '입' (Ip) is for the 'In-body' (torso), '신' (Shin) is for the 'Shin' (lower leg/foot).
Both are 'wearing' something.
Use '쓰다' for anything that 'sits' on your head or face.
FAQ (10)
No, pants use '입다' because they cover the legs and torso area.
It can be both. Korean doesn't strictly mark plural for objects unless necessary.
'신' is the root/old form, '신발' is the modern everyday word.
Use the causative verb '신기다'.
Yes, anything you put your feet into uses '신다'.
Yes, it is a neutral and correct term, though you might talk about '구두' (dress shoes).
It's for hygiene and because traditional life happens on the floor (eating, sleeping).
No, gloves use '끼다' (to fit/plug in).
It means 'indoor shoes', often worn in schools or hospitals.
It becomes '신었어요' (sin-eoss-eo-yo).
