German word

Mini

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪni/

Meaning

  • masculine nounminiskirt

Example

Sie trägt einen Mini.

She is wearing a miniskirt.

Illustration for Mini (miniskirt)

More examples

Sie trägt einen Mini zum Sommerfest.

She is wearing a miniskirt to the summer festival.

Core concept

A compact version of something larger, especially a very short skirt or dress when the context is clothing.

Common phrases

  • einen Mini tragen

    wear a miniskirt

  • einen Mini anprobieren

    try on a miniskirt

Similar words

Minirock: A skirt cut short enough to leave much of the thighs uncovered.
Rock: A garment worn from the waist down, with a length that can vary.
Kurzrock: A skirt made shorter than the usual standard length.
Minikleid: A one-piece dress with a short, mini-length hem.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet eine kleine Ausführung oder ein kleines Modell; in der Mode besonders gebräuchlich als Kurzform für Minikleid oder Minirock.

Word origin

German Mini comes from English mini, shortened from miniature, and its fashion use developed as a shortened form of compounds such as Minirock and Minikleid.

Usage tips

  • In clothing contexts, ein Mini can refer to either a miniskirt or a minidress, so the exact garment may depend on the surrounding context.

Opposites

  • Maxirockmaxiskirtnoun
  • Maxikleidmaxidressnoun

Related words

  • Minirockminiskirtnoun
  • Minikleidminidressnoun

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