Korean Counters
벌
beol
Used for
sets or pieces of clothing
For outfits and garments — a suit, a dress, a set of clothes.
Number system
Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →
Examples
- 정장 한 벌jeongjang han beolone suit
- 원피스를 두 벌 샀어요.wonpiseureul du beol sasseoyo.I bought two dresses.
- 갈아입을 옷 한 벌 챙겨.garaibeul ot han beol chaenggyeo.Pack a change of clothes.
Common mistake
Counting shoes with 벌. Shoes and socks go in pairs: 켤레.