German word

Polo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpoːloː/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpolo shirt

Example

Ich habe ein Polo gekauft.

I bought a polo shirt.

Illustration for Polo (polo shirt)

More examples

Ich bringe mein Polo zur Reinigung.

I take my polo shirt to the dry cleaners.

Core concept

A structured shirt that sits between a T-shirt and a casual button-up, with a collar and a few buttons at the neck.

Common phrases

  • ein Polo mit Logo kaufen

    buy a polo shirt with a logo

  • sein Polo in die Reinigung bringen

    take his polo shirt to the dry cleaners

Similar words

Poloshirt: A sporty casual short-sleeved shirt with a collar, placket, and lightweight fabric.
T-Shirt: A collarless casual shirt with a round neckline and lightweight fabric, in short or long sleeves.
Hemd: A collared, front-buttoned shirt with long sleeves, suitable for formal or casual wear.
Sweatshirt: A collarless, thick casual top made from sweatshirt fabric or brushed fleece.

Definition in German

Polo ist die Kurzform von Poloshirt und bezeichnet ein sportlich-elegantes Oberteil mit Kragen, kurzer Knopfleiste und typischer Piqué- oder Jerseystruktur.

Word origin

The German noun Polo comes from the shortened form Poloshirt, based on the English compound polo shirt named after the sport of polo.

Usage tips

  • After kaufen, the neuter accusative appears as ein Polo, not einen Polo: Ich habe ein Polo gekauft.

Other meanings

  • polonoun

Related words

  • Poloshirtpolo shirtnoun
  • Polo-Kollektionpolo shirt collectionnoun

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