Korean word

베이지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeiji

Meaning

  • nounbeige

Example

베이지 원피스가 잘 어울려요.pe i ji won pi seu ga chal eo ul lyeo yo

You look good in a beige dress.

Illustration for 베이지 (beige)

More examples

나는 베이지 코트를 자주 입어요.na neun pe i ji ko teu reul cha ju i beo yo

I often wear a beige coat.

Core concept

A soft, pale brown color that gives clothing or rooms a calm, natural look.

Common phrases

  • 베이지 색pe i ji saek

    beige color

  • 베이지 코트pe i ji ko teu

    beige coat

  • 베이지 블라우스pe i ji peul la u seu

    beige blouse

Similar words

갈색kalsaek: A general brown color like earth, wood, or many chestnuts.
크림색keurimsaek: A very light, creamy color with a gentle yellow tint.
카멜색kamelsaek: A medium brown color with a warm yellow tint, often used for coats.

Definition in Korean

연한 갈색빛을 띠어 옷이나 실내 장식에 자주 쓰이는 색yeon han kal saek ppi cheul tti eo o si na sil lae chang si ge cha ju sseu i neun saek

Word origin

Beige entered Korean as a loanword from English and ultimately comes from French beige, a word for the natural color of undyed wool.

Usage tips

  • In English, beige often describes a neutral color that pairs easily with brighter colors in clothing and interior design.

Other meanings

  • light brownnoun

Related words

  • 베이지빛peijibitbeige huenoun

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