Korean Conversation · Level 421
15 words
Korean word
몸조리
Pronunciation
Romanizationmomjori
Meaning
- nounrecuperation
Example
감기에 걸렸으면 집에서 몸조리를 하세요.kam gi e keol lyeo sseu myeon chi be seo mom jo ri reul ha se yo
If you catch a cold, take time to recuperate at home.
More examples
요즘 몸조리를 잘 못해서 피곤해요.yo jeum mom jo ri reul chal mo tae seo pi gon hae yo
I feel tired these days because I have not been recuperating properly.
Core concept
Managing daily life so a weakened body can gradually return to good health.
Common phrases
몸조리 하다mom jo ri ha da
recuperate
몸조리 잘하다mom jo ri chal ha da
recuperate well
Similar words
회복hoebok: A return of lost health, strength, or well-being to its earlier good condition.
휴식hyusik: A pause from work or activity gives the body and mind time to regain energy.
간호kanho: Ongoing care for a sick or injured person supports comfort, treatment, and recovery.
Definition in Korean
병후나 출산 뒤에 집이나 병원에서 생활을 조절하며 영양·수면·치료로 몸을 회복시키는 행위나 상태pyeong hu na chul san twi e chi bi na pyeong wo ne seo saeng hwa reul cho jeol ha myeo yeong yang su myeon chi ryo ro mo meul hoe bok ssi ki neun haeng wi na sang tae
Word origin
Its parts join the idea of the body with the idea of arranging or caring for it, which gives the word its recovery-related meaning.
Usage tips
- For conversational Korean, remembering the childbirth context helps learners recognize this word when relatives discuss someone's recovery.