Korean word

반바지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanbaji

Meaning

  • nounshorts

Example

여름에는 반바지를 자주 입어요.yeo reu me neun pan ba ji reul cha ju i beo yo

In summer, I often wear shorts.

Illustration for 반바지 (shorts)

More examples

오늘은 반바지에 샌들을 신었어요.o neu reun pan ba ji e saen deu reul si neo sseo yo

Today I wore shorts and sandals.

Core concept

Short lower-body clothing that leaves much of the legs uncovered.

Common phrases

  • 반바지를 입다pan ba ji reul ip tta

    wear shorts

  • 반바지를 사다pan ba ji reul sa da

    buy shorts

  • 반바지 한 벌pan ba ji han peol

    a pair of shorts

Similar words

바지paji: Clothing worn from the waist down covers the hips and legs.

Definition in Korean

다리가 드러나는 짧은 길이의 바지로 주로 여름철에 입는 의복.ta ri ga teu reo na neun jjal beun ki ri ui pa ji ro chu ro yeo reum cheo re im neun ui bok

Word origin

The word combines 반 (ban, "half") with 바지 (baji, "pants"), describing pants made to about half the usual length.

Usage tips

  • English uses a plural-looking word for this clothing item, but Korean treats it as one ordinary noun.

Opposites

  • 긴바지kinbajilong pantsnoun

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