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TOPIK 2noun

수영복

suyeongbok

수영복이 · 수영복을

swimsuit, swimwear

Example

바다에 가려고 새 수영복을 샀어요.

I bought a new swimsuit to go to the beach.

Word parts

수 water영 swim복 clothes

수영 'swimming' + 복 'clothes': literally 'swimming clothes'.

Good to know

Many Koreans wear a 래시가드 'rash guard' at the beach for sun protection, and indoor pools usually require a swim cap (수영모) as well.