TOPIK · Level 285
15 words
Korean word
섹시하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsekssihada
Meaning
- adjectivesexy
Example
그녀는 섹시해요.keu nyeo neun sek ssi hae yo
She is sexy.
More examples
그 배우는 무대에서 섹시한 표정으로 관객을 사로잡았다.keu pae u neun mu dae e seo sek ssi han pyo jeong eu ro kwan gae geul sa ro ja bat tta
The actor captivated the audience on stage with a sexy expression.
Core concept
Sexual appeal seems to come through in a person's looks, facial expression, or way of speaking.
Common phrases
섹시한 표정sek ssi han pyo jeong
sexy expression
섹시한 몸매sek ssi han mom mae
sexy figure
Similar words
매력적이다maeryeokjjeogida: Being appealing enough to create interest, liking, or admiration.
도발적이다tobaljeogida: Being deliberately provocative in attitude, behavior, or expression.
유혹적이다yuhokjjeogida: Being enticing and able to draw someone in through charm.
Definition in Korean
주로 외모나 말투·표정 등에서 색기나 매력이 느껴지는 상태를 나타내는 형용사chu ro oe mo na mal tu pyo jeong teung e seo saek kki na mae ryeo gi neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word adapts the English loanword sexy to Korean by adding the adjective-forming element hada.
Usage tips
- It can sound bold or informal, so a more neutral description is often better in formal situations or with people who are not close.
Opposites
- 수수하다susuhadaplainadjective
Related words
- 섹시미sekssimisex appealnoun