마이
mai
마이 (mai) is the Korean word for the brand of clothing and accessories known as Mai.
The term is used specifically to refer to the clothing and accessories brand of the same name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mai.
Did you know?
- The term 마이 is a shortened version of 가다마이, a word that entered the Korean language during the period of Japanese influence.
- Older generations of Koreans may use 마이 to refer to a suit jacket in general, rather than just a specific brand.
- In modern Korean fashion, using 마이 instead of the English loanword 'jacket' can specifically signal that a garment has a structured, formal silhouette.
Examples in context
- 네, 좋습니다.Yes, that's fine.
- 약속이 있어.I have an appointment.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Seoyeon are shopping at a mall.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 이 마이 셔츠 어때요?seoyeon ssi, i mai syeocheu eottaeyo?Seoyeon, how is this Mai shirt?
- 서연 Seo-yeon색깔이 정말 잘 어울려요.saekkkari jeongmal jal eoullyeoyo.The color suits you really well.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 마이 제품으로 살게요.geureom mai jepumeuro salgeyo.Then I will buy the Mai product.
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋은 선택이에요, 현우 씨.joeun seontaegieyo, hyeonwoo ssi.That is a good choice, Hyunwoo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 마이, CC BY-SA 4.0.
