English–Korean

“sleeve” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsomae

Example

셔츠 소매를 걷어 올렸어요.syeo cheu so mae reul keo deo ol lyeo sseo yo

I rolled up my shirt sleeve.

Illustration for 소매 (sleeve)

How to say “sleeve” in Korean

“Sleeve” in Korean is 소매 (somae).

A garment's arm covering, extending from the shoulder area toward the wrist.

Full entry for 소매: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 소매

반 소매 티셔츠를 샀어요.pan so mae ti syeo cheu reul sa sseo yo

I bought a short-sleeved T-shirt.

Tips for using 소매

  • Context helps distinguish this clothing word from its retail homonym, especially when a conversation shifts between clothes and shopping.

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