English–Korean

“butt” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeongdeongi

Example

의자에 엉덩이를 대고 앉아.ui ja e eong deong i reul tae go an ja

Sit with your butt on the chair.

Illustration for 엉덩이 (butt)

How to say “butt” in Korean

“Butt” in Korean is 엉덩이 (eongdeongi).

The soft, fleshy area at the back of the pelvis that bears weight when sitting.

Full entry for 엉덩이: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 엉덩이

회의 도중 오래 앉아 있어서 엉덩이가 저렸다.hoe ui to jung o rae an ja i sseo seo eong deong i ga cheo ryeot tta

My butt went numb from sitting for a long time during the meeting.

Tips for using 엉덩이

  • English speakers often change the word by setting: casual speech uses butt, while polite or child-directed speech often uses bottom or backside.

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