TOPIK · Level 193
15 words
Korean word
볼
Pronunciation
Romanizationpol
Meaning
- nouncheek
Example
그는 볼에 주근깨가 있다.keu neun po re chu geun kkae ga it tta
He has freckles on his cheek.
More examples
그녀는 수줍어서 볼이 빨개졌다.keu nyeo neun su ju beo seo po ri ppal gae jeot tta
Because she was shy, her cheek turned red.
Core concept
The soft, movable flesh on the side of the face, especially noticeable during speech or smiles.
Common phrases
볼이 빨개지다po ri ppal gae ji da
cheek turns red
볼을 꼬집다po reul kko jip tta
pinch the cheek
볼에 키스하다po re ki seu ha da
kiss the cheek
Similar words
뺨ppyam: The side of the face that is especially noticeable when touched or struck.
Definition in Korean
볼은 얼굴의 옆부분으로, 웃거나 말할 때 움직이는 살 부위이다.po reun eol gu rui yeop ppu bu neu ro ut kkeo na mal hal ttae um ji gi neun sal pu wi i da
Word origin
Its precise origin is uncertain, but 볼 (bol, "cheek") is a native Korean word that became established as the everyday term for the cheek.
Usage tips
- In Korean, this everyday body-part word appears naturally in descriptions of freckles, blush, and makeup, not only in anatomy lessons.
Other meanings
- ballnoun
Related words
- 볼살polsalcheek fleshnoun