Korean word

미니

Pronunciation

Romanizationmini

Meaning

  • nounmini

Example

새로 산 미니백이 정말 귀여워요.sae ro san mi ni bae gi cheong mal kwi yeo wo yo

The mini bag I just bought is really cute.

Illustration for 미니 (mini)

More examples

그 가수는 이번에 미니앨범을 냈어요.keu ka su neun i beo ne mi ni ael beo meul nae sseo yo

The singer released a mini album this time.

Core concept

A reduced-size item or style that is easier to handle and often has a charming feel.

Common phrases

  • 미니백mi ni baek

    mini bag

  • 미니스커트mi ni seu keo teu

    miniskirt

  • 미니앨범mi ni ael beom

    mini album

Similar words

소형sohyeong: A category for objects, machines, or animals that are smaller than the usual size.
컴팩트keompaekteu: A space-saving design or product that keeps its practical functions in a small form.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 스타일이 보통보다 작거나 축소된 형태를 가리키는 명사로, 브랜드명·상품명에서 많이 쓰여 소형화된 버전을 나타냄.mul geo ni na seu ta i ri po tong bo da chak kkeo na chuk sso doen hyeong tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro peu raen deu myeong sang pum myeong e seo ma ni sseu yeo so hyeong hwa doen peo jeo neul na ta naem

Word origin

Korean borrowed mini directly from English, where it developed as a short form of miniature.

Usage tips

  • In Korean shopping and fashion talk, mini often works as a size label for an item or style rather than naming a separate kind of product.

Opposites

Related words

  • 미니어처minieocheominiaturenoun
  • 미니멀리즘minimeollijeumminimalismnoun

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