Korean word

몸짓

Pronunciation

Romanizationmomjit

Meaning

  • noungesture

Example

그는 몸짓으로 길을 알려줬다.keu neun mom ji seu ro ki reul al lyeo jwot tta

He showed me the way with gestures.

Illustration for 몸짓 (gesture)

More examples

회의 중에 작은 몸짓으로 동의를 표시했다.hoe ui chung e cha geun mom ji seu ro tong ui reul pyo si haet tta

During the meeting, they indicated their agreement with a small gesture.

Core concept

A visible movement of the hands or body that carries meaning or feeling without words.

Common phrases

  • 몸짓을 하다mom ji seul ha da

    make a gesture

  • 몸짓으로mom ji seu ro

    with a gesture

  • 작은 몸짓cha geun mom jit

    small gesture

Similar words

손짓sonjit: A hand signal that tells someone where to go or what to do.
제스처cheseucheo: A nonverbal sign used to convey a message or emotional response.

Definition in Korean

손이나 몸을 움직여 뜻이나 감정 따위를 전하거나 알리는 행동이나 표시so ni na mo meul um ji gyeo tteu si na kam jeong tta wi reul cheon ha geo na al li neun haeng dong i na pyo si

Word origin

The native Korean compound joins the words for body and act, linking physical movement with expressive action.

Usage tips

  • Unlike signal, which can suggest a device or coded message in English, this word keeps attention on the person making the visible movement.

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