Korean Dictionary
How to say "Polo shirt" in Korean
“Polo shirt” in Korean is 폴로셔츠 (pronounced "pollo-syeocheu").
폴로셔츠
pollo-syeocheu
Usage & Context
A collared shirt with buttons, worn for casual and business casual occasions in Korea. Popular among both men and women.
Example Sentence
폴로셔츠는 깔끔해 보여요.
A polo shirt looks neat.
How to use 폴로셔츠 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Polo shirt” is 폴로셔츠, romanized as pollo-syeocheu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '폴로셔츠' (pollo-syeocheu) is a direct loanword. '폴로' sounds like 'pol-lo' or 'po-lo', with the 'o' like 'oh' in 'go'. '셔츠' sounds like 'shuh-cheu', with '셔' like 'shuh' in 'shutter' and '츠' like 'cheu' with a short 'uh' sound. So, 'pol-lo-shuh-cheu'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a parent's typical casual wear.
아빠는 주말에 항상 편안한 폴로셔츠를 즐겨 입으세요.
My dad always enjoys wearing comfortable polo shirts on weekends.
Discussing appropriate attire for sports.
골프 칠 때는 활동하기 편한 폴로셔츠가 제일 좋아요.
When playing golf, a polo shirt is best because it's comfortable for activity.
Explaining a school's dress code to a new student.
우리 학교는 교복 대신 폴로셔츠를 입어요.
Our school wears polo shirts instead of uniforms.
Cultural Context
'폴로셔츠' is a widely recognized and popular item in South Korea, appreciated for its neat, smart-casual appearance. It's versatile enough for various occasions, from daily wear and light sports to business casual settings. It often conveys a clean, preppy, or athletic image, and you'll find it sold by numerous brands, both local and international, across all age groups.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
폴로셔츠 입다
To wear a polo shirt
폴로셔츠 코디
Polo shirt outfit/coordination
폴로셔츠 브랜드
Polo shirt brand
Related Expressions
카라티
karati
Collar t-shirt (often used interchangeably with polo shirt)
셔츠
syeocheu
Shirt (general)
티셔츠
tisyeocheu
T-shirt
남방
nambang
Button-up shirt (casual, often flannel/denim)
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