English–Korean

“skin” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpibu

Example

피부가 건조해서 크림을 발랐어요.pi bu ga keon jo hae seo keu ri meul pal la sseo yo

My skin was dry, so I put on cream.

Illustration for 피부 (skin)

How to say “skin” in Korean

“Skin” in Korean is 피부 (pibu).

The body's outer protective layer, whose moisture and texture can be felt and seen.

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

Example sentences with 피부

화장품을 바꾼 후에 피부 트러블이 생겼어요.hwa jang pu meul pa kkun hu e pi bu teu reo beu ri saeng gyeo sseo yo

After I changed my cosmetics, I developed skin problems.

Tips for using 피부

  • Korean often makes 피부 (pibu, "body covering") the subject when describing a condition, which helps learners talk naturally about changes in the body.

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