비니
bini[pini]
The English word "beanie" is translated into Korean as 비니 (bini).
비니 refers to a cap that fits the head closely.
Meaning: cap that fits the head closely (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bini.
Did you know?
- Korean fashion trends often distinguish between a 비니 and a 와치캡, the latter referring specifically to a short, military-style watch cap.
- In Korea, 비니 is often associated with the 'hip-hop' fashion movement of the 1990s and early 2000s, making it a symbol of street style rather than just cold weather gear.
- While 비니 is the standard word, older generations might use 털모자, which literally means 'fur hat', to describe any warm knit cap.
Examples in context
- 비니 추천 좀 해줘!Could you recommend me a beanie?
- 검은색 비니를 썼어요.geom-eun-saek bi-ni-reul sseot-eo-yo.I wore a black beanie.
- 이 비니 정말 귀여워요.i bi-ni jeong-mal gwi-yeo-wo-yo.This beanie is really cute.
- 겨울에는 비니가 필요해요.gye-ul-e-neun bi-ni-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo.I need a beanie in winter.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Subin are shopping for winter clothes.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 이 파란색 비니 어때요?Su-bin ssi, i pa-ran-saek bi-ni eo-ttae-yo?Subin, how about this blue beanie?
- 수빈 Su-bin와, 정말 잘 어울려요!wa, jeong-mal jal eo-ul-lyeo-yo!Wow, it looks really good on you!
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말요? 그럼 이걸로 살까요?jeong-mal-yo? geu-reom i-geol-lo sal-kka-yo?Really? Then should I buy this one?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 지훈 씨한테 딱이에요.ne, Ji-hun ssi-han-te ttak-i-e-yo.Yes, it's perfect for you, Jihoon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beanie” translations and entries 비니, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
