Korean word

몸매

Pronunciation

Romanizationmommae

Meaning

  • nounfigure

Example

그녀는 몸매가 좋다.keu nyeo neun mom mae ga cho ta

She has a good figure.

Illustration for 몸매 (figure)

More examples

옷을 바꿔 입으니 몸매가 더 도드라졌다.o seul pa kkwo i beu ni mom mae ga teo to deu ra jeot tta

Her figure stood out more after she changed clothes.

Core concept

A person's overall body shape, especially the curves and proportions that form their figure.

Common phrases

  • 군살 없는 몸매kun sal eom neun mom mae

    trim figure

  • 균형 잡힌 몸매kyun hyeong cha pin mom mae

    well-proportioned figure

  • S라인 몸매S ra in mom mae

    S-shaped figure

Similar words

체형chehyeong: A person's overall body type, shaped by bone structure and the way fat and muscle are distributed.
체격chegyeok: A person's physical build, including its size, height, and bone structure.
외모oemo: A person's outward appearance, including facial features and grooming.

Definition in Korean

허리선·가슴선·엉덩이선 등 신체의 곡선과 부분별 비율을 포함한 사람의 외형적 특징을 이르는 말heo ri seon ka seum seon eong deong i seon teung sin che ui kok sseon gwa pu bun byeol pi yu reul po ham han sa ra mui oe hyeong jeok teuk jjing eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The exact historical origin of 몸매 (mommae, "body shape") is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established Korean noun rather than through a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • Comments using this word can feel personal, so it is more natural in appearance-focused conversation than in formal settings.

Opposites

  • 비만pimanobesitynoun
  • 통통함tongtonghamplumpnessnoun

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