How do you say "shirt" in Korean?

In Korean, "shirt" is 와이셔츠 (waisyeocheu). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

와이셔츠 (romanisation: waisyeocheu) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 와이셔츠

How do you pronounce 와이셔츠?

와이셔츠 is romanised as waisyeocheu in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 와이셔츠 written in Korean?

와이셔츠 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is waisyeocheu. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 와이셔츠 formal or casual?

와이셔츠 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.