Dictionary — Entry No. 1219
입었어
ibeotsseosseo · verb
입었어
ibeotsseosseo
[i-buh-ssuh]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of 입다 (to wear or put on clothing/accessories). Specifically refers to donning garments on the body. Essential vocabulary for fashion, style, and daily activities in Korean culture where appearance is highly valued.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-dramas prominently feature fashion moments with wardrobe reveals and iconic outfit scenes. In ‘Boys Over Flowers’ and ‘Full House,’ characters’ fashion choices drive plot and character development. K-pop idols like IVE and NewJeans showcase 입었어 moments on social media describing their outfits, making this verb part of fashion commentary and style culture.
Example Sentences
드레스를 입었어.
deureseul ibeotsseosseo.
‘I wore a dress’ — describing outfit choice for an event
새 신발을 입었어!
sae sinbal-eul ibeotsseosseo!
‘I put on new shoes!’ — excitement about new footwear
무슨 옷을 입었어?
mu-seun ot-eul ibeotsseosseo?
‘What clothes did you wear?’ — asking about someone’s outfit choice
⚠️ Don’t use ibeotsseosseo when…
Don’t use 입었어 for non-clothing items — 입다 is specifically for wearing garments, not ‘putting on’ hats, glasses, or makeup (each has its own verb). Also, many learners confuse 입다 (wear) with 먹다 (eat) since both can use 입 in different contexts.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Full House — Lee Young-jae’s character transforms through fashion moments, with iconic outfits driving character perception and romantic tension throughout the series.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Attention’ (fashion-forward styling and wardrobe as central to their minimalist aesthetic and group identity)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.