바비
Babi
The English word barbie is translated into Korean as 바비 (Babi).
바비 is a noun used to refer to the doll.
Meaning: doll (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Babi.
Did you know?
- Korean fans often use the term 바비인형 ('Barbie doll') as a slang compliment for someone with unrealistic, perfect proportions or a very small face.
- To make the word 바비 sound cuter, some Korean speakers use 'aegyo' and pronounce it with a higher pitch or a trailing vowel, often written as 바비얌 in casual texting.
- If you were to use the native Korean word for 'doll', 인형 (inhyeong), it can also be used to metaphorically describe a person who lacks their own personality.
Examples in context
- 바비는 인기 있는 인형입니다.Barbie is a popular doll.
- 바비를 사줄까요?Shall I buy you a Barbie?
- 바비 좋아해?Do you like Barbie?
- 그 아이는 바비 인형을 좋아해요.geu aineun babi inhyeongeul joahae-yo.That child likes Barbie dolls.
- 새로운 바비 인형이 나왔어요.saeroun babi inhyeongi nawasseoyo.A new Barbie doll has come out.
- 제 방에 바비 인형이 많아요.je bang-e babi inhyeongi manh-ayo.There are many Barbie dolls in my room.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are looking at toys in a store.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 이 바비 인형 봐요.Subin ssi, i babi inhyeong bwayo.Subin, look at this Barbie doll.
- 수빈 Su-bin우와, 정말 세련됐네요!Uwa, jeongmal seryeondoennaeyo!Wow, it looks really sophisticated!
- 도현 Do-hyeon조카가 바비를 아주 좋아해요.Jokaga babireul aju joahaeyo.My niece loves Barbie very much.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 이걸로 선물하세요.Geureom igeollo seonmulhaseyo.Then give this one as a gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “barbie” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
