Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sweatshirt" in Korean
“Sweatshirt” in Korean is 맨투맨 (pronounced "maentuman").
맨투맨
maentuman
Usage & Context
A casual pullover sweatshirt without a hood, commonly worn in Korean casual fashion. Perfect for layering and comfort.
Example Sentence
맨투맨을 입고 나갔어요.
I went out wearing a sweatshirt.
How to use 맨투맨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sweatshirt” is 맨투맨, romanized as maentuman.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '맨투맨' (maentuman) is pronounced like 'man-too-man'. Each syllable is pronounced clearly and evenly, with '맨' sounding like the English word 'man' and '투' like 'too' or 'two'.
More Example Sentences
Shopping with a friend at a clothing store.
이 맨투맨 너무 편하고 예쁘다! 바로 살까?
This sweatshirt is so comfortable and pretty! Should I buy it right away?
Deciding what to wear before leaving the house.
오늘 날씨 쌀쌀한데 맨투맨 하나 걸칠까 봐.
It's chilly today, so I think I'll throw on a sweatshirt.
Recounting a fun date experience to a friend.
커플 맨투맨 맞춰 입고 놀이공원 데이트했어요.
We wore matching couple sweatshirts and went on a theme park date.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '맨투맨' specifically refers to a crew-neck sweatshirt without a hood. Hooded sweatshirts are called '후드티' (hudeuti). It's an extremely popular item in K-fashion, often worn oversized or as part of a 'couple look' (커플룩) with a significant other. You'll see it everywhere from university campuses to K-pop idol airport fashion, embodying a casual and comfortable style.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
맨투맨 입다
To wear a sweatshirt
맨투맨 코디
Sweatshirt outfit/coordination
오버핏 맨투맨
Oversized sweatshirt
Related Expressions
후드티
hudeuti
Hoodie
스웨터
seuweteo
Sweater (general term)
티셔츠
tisyeocheu
T-shirt
니트
niteu
Knit sweater
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