How to Say "seamstress / tailor" in Korean: 재봉사 (jaebongsa)

재봉사 (jaebongsa) means seamstress or tailor — someone who sews clothes professionally.

Category: Vocabulary

Meaning & Usage

재봉사 (jaebongsa) means seamstress or tailor — someone who sews clothes professionally. Learning everyday vocabulary is the fastest way to start speaking Korean naturally. Rather than memorizing word lists, learn words in context with example sentences you can actually use.

Related Words

• **바느질** (baneujil) — sewing / needlework • **재봉틀** (jaebongtteul) — sewing machine • **옷을 수선하다** (oseul suseonhada) — to alter/mend clothes • **양복점** (yangbokjeom) — tailor shop

Cultural Context

In Korea, 수선집 (suseonjip, alteration shop) are found in almost every neighborhood and traditional market. They're the go-to for quick clothing repairs and alterations.

Common Mistake

❌ 재봉사람 ✅ 재봉사 재봉사 is the complete word. Don't add 사람 (person) — the 사 suffix already means 'person who does this.'

Examples

재봉사에게 바지를 줄여 달라고 했어요. — jaebongsaege bajireul juryeo dallago haesseoyo. — I asked the seamstress to shorten my pants.

우리 할머니는 유명한 재봉사였어요. — uri halmeonineun yumyeonghan jaebongsayeosseoyo. — My grandmother was a famous seamstress.

이 동네에 실력 좋은 재봉사가 있어요? — i dongnee sillyeok joeun jaebongsaga isseoyo? — Is there a skilled tailor in this neighborhood?

Common Mistakes

Incorrect: 재봉사람 → Correct: 재봉사. 재봉사 is the complete word. Don't add 사람 (person) — the 사 suffix already means 'person who does this.'

Quiz

How do you say "seamstress / tailor" in Korean?

"seamstress / tailor" in Korean is "재봉사" (jaebongsa).

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