English–Korean

“shape” in Korean

Korean

Also빚다 (pittta) · 형태 (hyeongtae) · 형성하다 (hyeongseonghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmoyang

Example

이 상자의 모양이 정말 독특해요.i sang ja ui mo yang i cheong mal tok teu kae yo

This box has a really unique shape.

Illustration for 모양 (shape)

How to say “shape” in Korean

“Shape” in Korean is 모양 (moyang).

A visible form or look that gives a person or thing its particular impression.

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

Example sentences with 모양

그 가구는 모양이 심플해서 집에 잘 어울려요.keu ka gu neun mo yang i sim peul hae seo chi be chal eo ul lyeo yo

This piece of furniture has a simple shape, so it suits the home well.

Tips for using 모양

  • English speakers often use shape mainly for physical form, but this word can also describe the overall look and impression something gives.

Other Korean words for “shape”

할머니가 송편을 빚으셨어요.hal meo ni ga song pyeo neul pi jeu syeo sseo yo

Grandma shaped the rice cakes.

저 그림의 형태가 독특해요.cheo keu ri mui hyeong tae ga tok teu kae yo

The shape of that picture is unique.

어린 시절 경험이 아이의 성격을 형성합니다.eo rin si jeol kyeong heo mi a i ui seong gyeo geul hyeong seong ham ni da

Early childhood experiences shape a child's personality.

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