How to Say "Polyester" in Korean

폴리에스터

pollieseuteo[pʰo̞ʎʎie̞sʰɯtʰʌ̹]

The English word polyester is translated into Korean as 폴리에스터 (pollieseuteo).

The term is used to describe something that is made of or consists of polyester.

Meaning: of or consisting of polyester (adj)

Which one should you use?

폴리에스터 is a formal way to say polyester in Korean, while 폴리 is an informal way to say polyester in Korean.

pollieseuteo

In Korea, the term 폴리 is sometimes used colloquially to describe cheap or synthetic-feeling clothing, giving it a slight connotation of being lower quality than natural fibers like silk or linen.
Korean speakers often use 폴리 as a prefix in the fashion industry to describe a blend of materials. For example, a mixture of polyester and cotton is often referred to as 폴리코튼.
If you are searching for 'polyester' clothes on Korean e-commerce sites, typing 폴리 will often yield much more results than the full word 폴리에스터.

네, 맞습니다. 이 원단은 폴리에스터로 만들어졌어요.
Yes, you're right. This fabric is made of polyester.
이 옷은 폴리야?
Is this clothing polyester?
이 셔츠는 폴리에스터 소재예요.
i syeocheuneun polli-eseuteo sojaeyeyo.
This shirt is made of polyester.
폴리에스터 옷은 빨리 말라요.
polli-eseuteo oseun ppalli mallayo.
Polyester clothes dry quickly.
저는 폴리에스터 혼방 소재를 좋아해요.
jeoneun polli-eseuteo honbang sojaereul joahaeyo.
I like polyester blend fabrics.

Minji and Hyunwoo are shopping for clothes at a mall.

민지 Min-ji

현우 씨, 이 바지 폴리에스터예요?
hyeonu ssi, i bajii polli-eseuteoyeyo?
Hyunwoo, is this pair of pants polyester?
현우 Hyeon-woo

네, 폴리에스터라서 관리가 편해요.
ne, polli-eseuteoraseo gwan-ri-ga pyeonhaeyo.
Yes, it's polyester, so it's easy to care for.
민지 Min-ji

정말요? 그럼 이걸로 살까요?
jeongmallyo? geureom igeollo salkkayo?
Really? Then shall we buy this one?
현우 Hyeon-woo

좋아요, 민지 씨가 마음에 들면 사요.
joayo, minji ssiga maeume deulmyeon sayo.
Great, if you like it, Minji, let's buy it.

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