Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vintage" in Korean
“Vintage” in Korean is 빈티지 (pronounced "bin-ti-ji").
빈티지
bin-ti-ji
Usage & Context
빈티지 refers to vintage items, usually older items with historical or aesthetic value. Vintage shopping is popular among Korean youth.
Example Sentence
빈티지 옷을 좋아해요.
I like vintage clothes.
How to use 빈티지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vintage” is 빈티지, romanized as bin-ti-ji.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빈티지.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "빈티지" (bin-ti-ji) is pronounced with "빈" sounding like "bin" in English, as in a trash bin. "티" sounds like "tee" in "T-shirt," and "지" sounds like "jee" in "jeep." The stress is fairly even across all syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a unique and cherished vintage item.
이 빈티지 가방은 정말 특별해요.
This vintage bag is really special.
Giving information about popular shopping areas.
홍대에 빈티지 샵이 많아요.
There are many vintage shops in Hongdae.
Explaining a personal aesthetic choice for home decor.
빈티지 감성을 좋아해서 인테리어도 그렇게 꾸몄어요.
I like the vintage vibe, so I decorated my interior that way.
Cultural Context
"빈티지" is a widely adopted loanword in Korea, especially popular among younger generations who appreciate unique fashion, interior design, and items with a distinct history. Trendy areas like Hongdae and Seongsu-dong are renowned for their vintage shops and cafes that cultivate a "빈티지 감성" (vintage sensibility/vibe). It signifies not just old items, but those possessing a cool, chic, or historically significant style.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빈티지 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
빈티지 스타일
vintage style
빈티지 감성
vintage sensibility/vibe
빈티지 샵
vintage shop
Related Expressions
오래된
o-rae-doen
old (general term)
고풍스러운
go-pung-seu-reo-un
antique, classic, old-fashioned (more elegant)
레트로
re-teu-ro
retro (often implies a specific past era, like 80s/90s)
중고
jung-go
used, second-hand (focus on being previously owned)
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