Korean word

민소매

Pronunciation

Romanizationminsomae

Meaning

  • nounsleeveless top

Example

오늘은 더워서 민소매를 입었어요.o neu reun teo wo seo min so mae reul i beo sseo yo

It was hot today, so I wore a sleeveless top.

Illustration for 민소매 (sleeveless top)

More examples

운동할 때는 민소매를 자주 입어요.un dong hal ttae neun min so mae reul cha ju i beo yo

I often wear a sleeveless top when I exercise.

Core concept

A garment with no sleeves, leaving the shoulders and arms uncovered.

Common phrases

  • 민소매를 입다min so mae reul ip tta

    wear a sleeveless top

  • 민소매 블라우스min so mae peul la u seu

    sleeveless blouse

Similar words

무소매musomae: A garment style defined by having no sleeves.
나시nasi: A light top held up by narrow straps over the shoulders.
나시티nasiti: A sleeveless top made from T-shirt material.
탱크탑taengkeutap: A sleeveless top with broad straps and a fairly low neckline.

Definition in Korean

어깨나 팔을 가리지 않는 디자인의 옷을 가리키는 말로, 민소매 티셔츠나 민소매 원피스처럼 품목을 수식하여 쓰인다.eo kkae na pa reul ka ri ji an neun ti ja i nui o seul ka ri ki neun mal lo min so mae ti syeo cheu na min so mae won pi seu cheo reom pum mo geul su si ka yeo sseu in da

Word origin

The word combines 민 (min, "bare or uncovered") with 소매 (somae, "sleeve"), so its parts describe clothing with no sleeves.

Usage tips

  • A useful everyday context is describing what someone wears on a hot day.

Other meanings

  • tank topnoun

Opposites

  • 긴소매kinsomaelong sleevenoun

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