Korean Conversation · Level 86
15 words
Korean word
엉덩이
Pronunciation
Romanizationeongdeongi
Meaning
- nounbutt
Example
의자에 엉덩이를 대고 앉아.ui ja e eong deong i reul tae go an ja
Sit with your butt on the chair.
More examples
회의 도중 오래 앉아 있어서 엉덩이가 저렸다.hoe ui to jung o rae an ja i sseo seo eong deong i ga cheo ryeot tta
My butt went numb from sitting for a long time during the meeting.
Core concept
The soft, fleshy area at the back of the pelvis that bears weight when sitting.
Common phrases
엉덩이를 대다eong deong i reul tae da
put one's butt down
엉덩이를 떼다eong deong i reul tte da
lift one's butt
Similar words
궁둥이kungdungi: The buttocks referred to in relaxed, familiar everyday speech.
엉덩이살eongdeongisal: The flesh of the buttocks considered when discussing body shape or clothing.
볼기polgi: A rounded fleshy part on either side of the lower back.
Definition in Korean
앉을 때 주로 의자나 바닥에 닿는 골반 뒤쪽의 살과 피부 부분.an jeul ttae chu ro ui ja na pa da ge tan neun kol ban twi jjo gui sal gwa pi bu pu bun
Word origin
The exact origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as a single everyday noun rather than through an unsupported breakdown.
Usage tips
- English speakers often change the word by setting: casual speech uses butt, while polite or child-directed speech often uses bottom or backside.
Related words
- 엉덩이살eongdeongisalbutt fatnoun
- 엉덩방아eongdeongbangafall on one's buttnoun