Korean Conversation · Level 116
15 words
Korean word
근육
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeunyuk
Meaning
- nounmuscle
Example
매일 운동해서 근육이 생겼어요.mae il un dong hae seo keu nyu gi saeng gyeo sseo yo
I gained muscle by exercising every day.
More examples
근육을 키우려면 단백질을 충분히 섭취하세요.keu nyu geul ki u ryeo myeon tan baek jji reul chung bun hi seop chwi ha se yo
To build muscle, consume enough protein.
Core concept
Flexible tissue inside the body that contracts to create movement and strength.
Common phrases
근육을 키우다keu nyu geul ki u da
build muscle
근육이 붙다keu nyu gi put tta
gain muscle
근육이 아프다keu nyu gi a peu da
have sore muscles
Similar words
근력keullyeok: The amount of force that muscles can produce during movement or physical work.
근육량keunyungnyang: The total amount of muscle tissue in a person's body.
근육통keunyuktong: Pain or stiffness in the muscles, often after exercise or physical strain.
근육질keunyukjjil: A body shape that has well-developed, visible muscles.
Definition in Korean
몸을 움직이거나 힘을 내게 하는 살의 조직으로 여러 가닥이 모여 수축하고 이완한다.mo meul um ji gi geo na hi meul nae ge ha neun sa rui cho ji geu ro yeo reo ka da gi mo yeo su chu ka go i wan han da
Word origin
The term is a Sino-Korean formation whose parts refer to sinew or fibers and flesh, making its meaning a body tissue used for force.
Usage tips
- The word is useful in both fitness and health contexts, so it does not imply unusually large or visible muscles unless the surrounding context does.
Related words
- 근육질keunyukjjilmuscular buildnoun
- 근육통keunyuktongmuscle sorenessnoun
- 근육량keunyungnyangmuscle massnoun