Korean word

셔츠

Pronunciation

Romanizationsyeocheu

Meaning

  • nounshirt

Example

이 셔츠는 색깔이 예뻐요.i syeo cheu neun saek kka ri ye ppeo yo

This shirt is a nice color.

Illustration for 셔츠 (shirt)

More examples

출근하기 전에 항상 셔츠를 다려요.chul geun ha gi cheo ne hang sang syeo cheu reul ta ryeo yo

I always iron my shirt before going to work.

Core concept

A collared top with buttons down the front, worn casually or for more formal occasions.

Common phrases

  • 셔츠를 다려 입다syeo cheu reul ta ryeo ip tta

    iron and wear a shirt

  • 셔츠에서 냄새가 나다syeo cheu e seo naem sae ga na da

    smell from a shirt

Similar words

티셔츠tisyeocheu: A simple short-sleeved top with a round neckline for relaxed daily wear.
와이셔츠waisyeocheu: A formal collared top with front buttons, commonly worn with a tie.
블라우스peullauseu: A soft top for women that may have decorative touches around the neck or sleeves.
폴로셔츠pollosyeocheu: A sporty casual top with a collar and a few buttons at the front.

Definition in Korean

단추와 칼라가 있어 앞을 여미는 윗옷으로, 평상복이나 격식 있는 자리에서 입는 종류를 포함한다.tan chu wa kal la ga i sseo a peul yeo mi neun wi so seu ro pyeong sang bo gi na kyeok ssik in neun cha ri e seo im neun chong nyu reul po ham han da

Word origin

It is borrowed from English shirt, with the original sound adapted to Korean pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • Hearing two beats rather than one helps learners catch this word when it is spoken naturally.

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