Korean word

남성

Pronunciation

Romanizationnamseong

Meaning

  • nounman

Example

이 행사에는 남성이 많아요.i haeng sa e neun nam seong i ma na yo

There are many men at this event.

Illustration for 남성 (man)

More examples

이 라운지는 남성 전용 라운지로 운영되고 있어요.i ra un ji neun nam seong cheo nyong ra un ji ro u nyeong doe go i sseo yo

This lounge is operated exclusively for men.

Core concept

A male person, described in a neutral or formal way.

Common phrases

  • 남성 전용 라운지nam seong cheo nyong ra un ji

    men's-only lounge

  • 남성용 의류nam seong yong ui ryu

    men's clothing

  • 남성 고객층nam seong ko gaek cheung

    male customer base

Similar words

남자namja: An everyday term for a male person without specifying age or social position.
남nam: A compact term for marking a male category on a sign or form.

Definition in Korean

성별이 남자에 해당하는 사람을 이르는 말.seong byeo ri nam ja e hae dang ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound 남성 (namseong, "male sex") combines 남 (nam, "man") and 성 (seong, "sex or gender") to denote a male person.

Usage tips

  • This term is common on forms, signs, and public notices, while a more everyday noun is preferred in casual conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 남성적namseongjeokmasculineadjective
  • 남성성namseongseongmasculinitynoun

Word lists with this word