미니
mini[mini]
미니 (mini) is the Korean way to say the diminutive name Minnie.
Meaning: Diminutive (name)
How do you pronounce it?
mini
Did you know?
- If interpreted as a native Korean word instead of a loanword, 미니 would be grammatically linked to the verbs 밀다 or 미다, which mean 'to push' or 'to rub'.
- When used as a nickname in Korea, 미니 is a tool for projecting 'aegyo', a specific cultural concept of acting in an extremely cute, youthful, or flirtatious manner.
- Because 'mini' is a loanword, using 미니 as a name often gives the person a more modern, Westernized, or 'trendy' image in Korea compared to traditional names.
Examples in context
- 민니는 정말 재능있는 예술가야.Minnie is such a talented artist.
- 어, 민니야, 같이 점심 먹으러 갈까?Hey, Minnie, let's go grab lunch together!
- 생일 축하해, 민니야!Happy birthday, Minnie!
- 우리 미니는 정말 귀여워요.uri mini-neun jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.Our Minnie is really cute.
- 미니가 어제 잠을 못 잤어요.mini-ga eoje jameul mot jasseoyo.Minnie couldn't sleep yesterday.
- 미니는 지금 간식을 먹고 있어요.mini-neun jigeum gansigeul meokgo isseoyo.Minnie is eating a snack right now.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their pet cat.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 미니는 잘 있어요?minjun ssi, mini-neun jal isseoyo?Minjun, is Minnie doing well?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 미니는 아주 건강해요.ne, mini-neun aju geon-ganghaeyo.Yes, Minnie is very healthy.
- 민지 Min-ji다행이네요. 미니가 보고 싶어요.dahaeng-ineyo. mini-ga bogo sipeoyo.That's a relief. I miss Minnie.
- 민준 Min-jun다음에 같이 만나요.da-eume gatchi mannayo.Let's meet up together next time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “minnie” translations and entries 미니, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 미니, CC BY-SA 4.0.
