바느질
baneujil[pa̠nɯd͡ʑiɭ]
The English word "stitch" is translated into Korean as 바느질 (baneujil).
바느질 refers to a single pass of the needle in the context of sewing.
Meaning: single pass of the needle in sewing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
baneujil
Did you know?
- While 바느질 describes the act of sewing, the specific term for a single stitch in a finished piece of work is often referred to as 땀, which literally translates to 'sweat'.
- The suffix -질 in 바느질 is used to describe repetitive physical actions, but it can also carry a derogatory or mocking tone when applied to people's behaviors.
- In traditional Korean culture, a woman's skill in 바느질 was once considered a primary virtue and a requirement for marriage during the Joseon Dynasty.
Examples in context
- 이 바느질은 아주 촘촘해요.i baneujireun aju chomchomhaeyo.This stitch is very dense.
- 바느질 한 번이 중요해요.baneujil han beoni jungyohaeyo.A single stitch is important.
- 바느질 모양이 아주 고와요.baneujil moyangi aju gowayo.The stitch pattern is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Subin is showing Hyunwoo her embroidery work.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 이 바느질 좀 보세요.Hyunwoo-ssi, i baneujil jom boseyo.Hyunwoo, please look at this stitch.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 꼼꼼하게 잘하셨네요.jeongmal kkomkkomhage jalhasyeonne-yo.You did it very meticulously.
- 수빈 Su-bin한 바느질마다 신경을 많이 썼어요.han baneujilmada singyeongeul mani sseosseoyo.I put a lot of care into every single stitch.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨의 솜씨가 대단해요.Subin-ssiui somssiga daedanhaeyo.Subin, your skill is amazing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 바느질, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
