티셔츠
tisyeocheu[tʰiɕʰʌ̹t͡ɕʰɯ]
The English phrase "t-shirt" is translated into Korean as 티셔츠 (tisyeocheu). Wiktionary also lists 티 (ti) and 티샤쯔 (tisyajjeu).
Meaning: type of shirt (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 티셔츠 | tisyeocheu | [tʰiɕʰʌ̹t͡ɕʰɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 티 | ti | [tʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 티샤쯔 | tisyajjeu | North Korea |
티셔츠 is used to refer to the type of shirt. In casual conversation, speakers often use the shortened form 티.
Which one should you use?
티셔츠 is the standard form, while T 셔츠 serves as an alternative spelling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Korea, the terms 티샤쯔 and T샤쯔 are used.
How do you pronounce it?
tisyeocheu
Did you know?
- In South Korea, the term 맨투맨티 is used to describe a sweatshirt, combining 'man-to-man' and 티.
- While you might use 티 to mean 't-shirt', the same sound is used in the expression 티가 나다, which describes when something, like a secret or a lie, becomes obvious.
- The second half of the word, 셔츠, likely passed through Japan as the word 'shatsu' before entering the Korean language.
Examples in context
- 티셔츠를 어디에서 살 수 있을까요?Where can I buy a T-shirt?
- 나 새로운 티셔츠 샀어!I bought a new T-shirt!
- 반팔 티셔츠Short sleeve T-shirt
- 긴팔 티셔츠Long sleeve T-shirt
- 흰색 티셔츠White T-shirt
- 검은색 티셔츠Black T-shirt
- 새로운 티셔츠를 샀어요.saeroun tisyeocheureul sasseoyo.I bought a new t-shirt.
- 이 티셔츠는 정말 편해요.i tisyeocheuneun jeongmal pyeonhaeyo.This t-shirt is really comfortable.
- 흰색 티셔츠가 있어요?huinsaek tisyeocheuga isseoyo?Do you have a white t-shirt?
Example conversation
At a clothing store, a woman is looking at clothes.
- 지은 Ji-eun이 티셔츠 얼마예요?i tisyeocheu eolmayeyo?How much is this t-shirt?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo만 원이에요.man won-ieyo.It is ten thousand won.
- 지은 Ji-eun디자인이 예쁘네요.dijaini yeppeuneyo.The design is pretty.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 인기가 많아요.ne, ingiga manhayo.Yes, it is very popular.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “t-shirt” translations and entries 티셔츠, 티, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 셔츠, 티, 티셔츠, CC BY-SA 4.0.
