Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dress shirt" in Korean
“Dress shirt” in Korean is 드레스셔츠 (pronounced "deuresu-syeocheu").
드레스셔츠
deuresu-syeocheu
Usage & Context
A formal button-up shirt worn for business and formal events in Korea. Essential for professional Korean workplaces.
Example Sentence
드레스셔츠를 입고 회의에 갔어요.
I wore a dress shirt to the meeting.
How to use 드레스셔츠 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dress shirt” is 드레스셔츠, romanized as deuresu-syeocheu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '드레스셔츠' (deuresu-syeocheu) breaks down as: 'Deu-re-seu' sounds like 'dew-reh-soo' (like 'dew' + 'red' without the 'd' + 'sue'). 'Syeo-cheu' is like 'shuh-chuh' (similar to 'show' but with a softer 'o' + 'church' without the 'r'). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Advising someone about job interviews.
면접 볼 때 드레스셔츠는 필수예요.
A dress shirt is essential when going for an interview.
Complaining about laundry chores.
이 드레스셔츠는 다림질이 필요 없어서 좋아요.
I like this dress shirt because it doesn't need ironing.
Talking about a gift.
남자친구에게 새 드레스셔츠를 선물했어요.
I gifted my boyfriend a new dress shirt.
Cultural Context
In Korea, a dress shirt (드레스셔츠) is a staple for professional men and often women in formal settings. It's not just for special occasions but daily office wear in many corporate environments. You'll frequently see characters in K-dramas wearing crisp dress shirts, especially in office romance or legal dramas, symbolizing professionalism and often a bit of formality in relationships. The term '와이셔츠' (waisyeocheu), derived from 'white shirt,' is also very commonly used, sometimes interchangeably, especially for men's dress shirts.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
드레스셔츠를 입다
To wear a dress shirt
드레스셔츠를 다림질하다
To iron a dress shirt
흰 드레스셔츠
White dress shirt
Related Expressions
와이셔츠
waisyeocheu
Dress shirt (older, very common term)
정장
jeongjang
Suit (formal attire)
셔츠
syeocheu
Shirt (general term)
블라우스
beullauseu
Blouse (women's formal/semi-formal top)
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