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15 words
Korean word
와이셔츠
Pronunciation
Romanizationwaisyeocheu
Meaning
- noundress shirt
Example
오늘 와이셔츠를 입었어요.o neul wa i syeo cheu reul i beo sseo yo
I wore a dress shirt today.
More examples
점심 먹다가 와이셔츠에 얼룩이 생겼어요.cheom sim meok tta ga wa i syeo cheu e eol lu gi saeng gyeo sseo yo
I got a stain on my dress shirt while eating lunch.
Core concept
A neat, collared shirt with buttons down the front, usually worn with a tie for formal occasions.
Common phrases
와이셔츠를 세탁하다wa i syeo cheu reul se ta ka da
wash a dress shirt
와이셔츠에 얼룩이 묻다wa i syeo cheu e eol lu gi mut tta
get a stain on a dress shirt
와이셔츠로 갈아입다wa i syeo cheu ro ka ra ip tta
change into a dress shirt
Similar words
셔츠syeocheu: A button-front collared top suitable for both casual wear and dressier occasions.
남방nambang: A relaxed long-sleeved shirt with a buttoned front, often worn casually.
티셔츠tisyeocheu: A simple everyday top with short sleeves, a round neck, and no buttons.
블라우스peullauseu: A soft women's shirt with a polished shape and details around the neck or sleeves.
Definition in Korean
와이셔츠는 보통 넥타이와 함께 입는 깃 달린 버튼형 정장 셔츠이다.wa i syeo cheu neun po tong nek ta i wa ham kke im neun kit tal lin peo teun hyeong cheong jang syeo cheu i da
Word origin
와이셔츠 (waisyeocheu, "dress shirt") entered Korean through Japanese as a shortened borrowing from English white shirt and came to refer to a formal collared shirt.
Usage tips
- In Korean clothing shops, 와이셔츠 (waisyeocheu, "dress shirt") is useful when discussing sizes, sleeves, or alterations.