Korean word

신축성

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinchuksseong

Meaning

  • nounstretch

Example

운동복은 신축성이 좋아야 운동하기 편하다.un dong bo geun sin chuk sseong i cho a ya un dong ha gi pyeon ha da

Sportswear should have enough stretch to make exercising comfortable.

Illustration for 신축성 (stretch)

More examples

이 원단은 신축성이 있는 소재라서 착용감이 편하다.i won da neun sin chuk sseong i in neun so jae ra seo cha gyong ga mi pyeon ha da

This fabric is stretchy, so it is comfortable to wear.

Core concept

Material gives when pulled and returns toward its original shape when released.

Common phrases

  • 신축성이 뛰어나다sin chuk sseong i ttwi eo na da

    excellent elasticity

  • 신축성이 있는 소재sin chuk sseong i in neun so jae

    elastic material

  • 신축성이 좋은sin chuk sseong i cho eun

    good elasticity

Similar words

탄력성tallyeoksseong: The quality of springing back toward the original shape after pressure or pulling.
복원력pogwollyeok: The force or speed that brings something back to its original shape after deformation.
유연성yuyeonseong: The quality of bending or stretching easily without breaking.
늘어남neureonam: The act of becoming longer or the amount by which something stretches.

Definition in Korean

옷감이나 재료가 어느 정도 늘어나고 다시 돌아오는지를 나타내는 말.ot kka mi na chae ryo ga eo neu cheong do neu reo na go ta si to ra o neun ji reul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines terms for stretching and contracting with a suffix meaning quality, naming a material's ability to extend and recover.

Usage tips

  • For clothing, Korean often rates this quality as good or bad, while English usually describes the fabric as stretchy or elastic.

Opposites

  • 딱딱함ttakttakamstiffnessnoun

Related words

  • 신축적sinchukjjeokstretchableadjective

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