English–Korean
“chubby” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongtonghada
Example
그 아기는 통통해요.keu a gi neun tong tong hae yo
That baby is chubby.
How to say “chubby” in Korean
“Chubby” in Korean is 통통하다 (tongtonghada).
A person or thing with a softly rounded, full shape and lively firmness.
Example sentences with 통통하다
고양이가 밥을 많이 먹어서 통통해졌어요.ko yang i ga pa beul ma ni meo geo seo tong tong hae jeo sseo yo
The cat became chubby because it ate a lot.
Tips for using 통통하다
- For a baby, this word often sounds warm and affectionate, but with an adult it can feel like a personal comment on body size.