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Body in Korean 🇰🇷


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How to say “body” in Korean? “몸”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “몸” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on body in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Associate “몸” (mom) with the English word “body” – it sounds like “mom,” evoking the idea of the physical body that nurtures you, much like a mother.
• Visualize the silhouette of a body when you see the rounded shape of “몸.”

Explanations:
• “몸” is the everyday term used to refer to the human body.
• It is informal and commonly used in spoken Korean.
• In a more formal or anatomical context, “신체” (sinche) is also used to mean “body.”

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 신체 (sinche) – a more formal term for “body,” often used in official or academic contexts.
• 체 (che) – another term referring to the body but used in compound words (e.g., 체격 [chegyeok] meaning “physique”).

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In slang, “몸” can refer to someone's physical appearance or physique. For example, when someone compliments another’s attractive physique, they might say “몸이 좋다” (mom-i jota).
• It can sometimes be used metaphorically to refer to the “presence” or “physical contribution” in contexts like dance or athletics.

Examples of Sentences (with Romanizations):
1. 나는 몸이 피곤해.
Romanization: Naneun mom-i pigonhae.
Translation: I’m tired (in my body).

2. 운동을 하니까 몸이 건강해졌어.
Romanization: Undongeul hanikka mom-i geonganghaejyeosseo.
Translation: Exercising has made my body healthier.

3. 그녀는 몸매가 아주 좋아.
Romanization: Geunyeoneun mommaega aju joa.
Translation: She has a really good figure.

4. 아프면 몸을 쉬어야 해.
Romanization: Apeumyeon mom-eul swieoya hae.
Translation: When you feel sick, you need to rest your body.

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