Korean word

바느질

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaneujil

Meaning

  • nounsewing

Example

할머니가 바느질을 하고 계세요.hal meo ni ga pa neu ji reul ha go kye se yo

Grandma is sewing.

Illustration for 바느질 (sewing)

More examples

엄마가 옷을 바느질로 고쳤다.eom ma ga o seul pa neu jil lo ko cheot tta

Mom repaired the clothes by sewing.

Core concept

A needle and thread passing through cloth to join or repair it by hand.

Common phrases

  • 바느질 도구pa neu jil to gu

    sewing tools

  • 바느질 연습pa neu jil yeon seup

    sewing practice

  • 바느질 교실pa neu jil kyo sil

    sewing class

Similar words

손바느질sonbaneujil: Fine hand stitching uses a needle and thread to sew cloth carefully.
수선suseon: Repairing torn or worn fabric items makes them usable again.
미싱질misingjil: Machine sewing joins pieces of fabric with a powered sewing machine.

Definition in Korean

바늘과 실로 옷이나 천을 손으로 꿰매는 일이나 그런 솜씨pa neul gwa sil lo o si na cheo neul so neu ro kkwe mae neun i ri na keu reon som ssi

Word origin

The exact historical formation of this word is uncertain, so it is best learned as the established Korean noun for sewing by hand.

Usage tips

  • English needlework can suggest decorative crafts, while 바느질 (baneujil, "sewing by hand") centers the act and skill of stitching cloth with a needle and thread.

Opposites

  • 풀기pulgiundoingnoun

Related words

  • 바느질법paneujilbeopsewing techniquenoun
  • 바느질용품paneujiryongpumsewing suppliesnoun

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