Korean word

목욕

Pronunciation

Romanizationmogyok

Meaning

  • nounbath

Example

집에 가서 목욕을 할 거야.chi be ka seo mo gyo geul hal kkeo ya

I'll go home and take a bath.

Illustration for 목욕 (bath)

More examples

감기에 걸렸을 때는 따뜻한 목욕을 하면 편해진다.kam gi e keol lyeo sseul ttae neun tta tteu tan mo gyo geul ha myeon pyeon hae jin da

When you have a cold, taking a warm bath makes you feel better.

Core concept

Cleaning the body by soaking in or washing with water, often in a tub or public bathhouse.

Common phrases

  • 목욕을 하다mo gyo geul ha da

    take a bath

  • 따뜻한 목욕을 하다tta tteu tan mo gyo geul ha da

    take a warm bath

  • 목욕 준비를 하다mo gyok chun bi reul ha da

    prepare for a bath

Similar words

샤워syawo: Washing the body under a steady stream of water from above.
욕조yokjjo: A large, deep container in a bathroom for holding bathwater.
목욕탕mogyoktang: A shared place with washing areas and pools of hot water.

Definition in Korean

주로 욕조나 목욕탕에서 몸을 씻거나 물에 들어가 청결을 유지하는 것.chu ro yok jjo na mo gyok tang e seo mo meul ssit kkeo na mu re teu reo ga cheong gyeo reul yu ji ha neun keot

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean components refer to washing and bathing, making the word a useful label for cleaning the body in water.

Usage tips

  • The word names the bathing activity rather than only the tub, so it works for both home baths and shared bathing facilities.

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