Korean word

어깨너비

Pronunciation

Romanizationeokkaeneobi

Meaning

  • nounshoulder width

Example

그 셔츠는 어깨너비에 딱 맞아요.keu syeo cheu neun eo kkae neo bi e ttak ma ja yo

That shirt fits just right across the shoulders.

Illustration for 어깨너비 (shoulder width)

More examples

수영복은 어깨너비가 중요해요.su yeong bo geun eo kkae neo bi ga chung yo hae yo

Shoulder width is important for swimsuits.

Core concept

The width of the upper body measured between the left and right shoulders, especially in descriptions of clothing or build.

Common phrases

  • 어깨너비에 맞다eo kkae neo bi e mat tta

    fit across the shoulders

  • 어깨너비가 크다eo kkae neo bi ga keu da

    have broad shoulders

Similar words

어깨폭eokkaepok: A numerical measurement of the shoulders' width from left to right.
어깨넓이eokkaeneolbi: The broadness of the shoulders as part of a person's appearance.
어깨eokkae: The upper body part joining the neck to the arm.
체형chehyeong: The visible form of a body shaped by its bones, fat, and muscles.

Definition in Korean

양쪽 어깨 사이의 폭을 가리키는 명사로, 체형이나 옷의 맞는 정도를 말할 때 쓰인다.yang jjok eo kkae sa i ui po geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro che hyeong i na o sui man neun cheong do reul mal hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

This transparent Korean compound pairs the word for shoulder with the word for width to create a precise measurement term.

Usage tips

  • This measurement is especially useful for comparing shirts because a garment can fit the body overall yet still feel wrong across the shoulders.

Related words

  • 어깨선eokkaeseonshoulder linenoun

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