Korean Conversation · Level 173
15 words
Korean word
반팔
Pronunciation
Romanizationpanpal
Meaning
- nounshort sleeves
Example
여름이라서 반팔만 입어요.yeo reu mi ra seo pan pal man i beo yo
It's summer, so I only wear short sleeves.
More examples
더운 날에는 반팔 티셔츠가 더 편해요.teo un na re neun pan pal ti syeo cheu ga teo pyeon hae yo
On hot days, short-sleeved T-shirts are more comfortable.
Core concept
A garment with sleeves that stop around the middle of the upper arm.
Common phrases
반팔 티셔츠pan pal ti syeo cheu
short-sleeved T-shirt
반팔 셔츠pan pal syeo cheu
short-sleeved shirt
Similar words
반소매pansomae: Short sleeves that stop above the elbow and leave the forearm uncovered.
반팔티panpalti: A casual T-shirt with sleeves that end above the elbow.
티셔츠tisyeocheu: A simple round-neck top with short sleeves for everyday wear.
반팔 셔츠panpal syeocheu: A shirt made with sleeves that stop before the elbow.
Definition in Korean
팔의 길이가 반쯤 되거나 팔꿈치 위까지 오는 짧은 소매를 가진 옷이나 그런 소매pa rui ki ri ga pan jjeum toe geo na pal kkum chi wi kka ji o neun jjal beun so mae reul ka jin o si na keu reon so mae
Word origin
The word combines Korean terms meaning half and arm, describing sleeves that reach about halfway down the arm.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, this word can refer to a shirt or T-shirt, not only to the sleeves.
Other meanings
- short-sleeved shirtnoun
Opposites
- 긴팔kinpallong sleevesnoun
- 긴팔 티셔츠kinpal tisyeocheulong-sleeved T-shirtnoun
Related words
- 반팔티panpaltishort-sleeved T-shirtnoun
- 반팔원피스panparwonpiseushort-sleeved dressnoun