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15 words
Korean word
영양
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeongyang
Meaning
- nounnutrition
Example
이 음식은 영양이 풍부해요.i eum si geun yeong yang i pung bu hae yo
This food is rich in nutrients.
More examples
요즘은 영양 섭취가 부족한 사람이 많아요.yo jeu meun yeong yang seop chwi ga pu jo kan sa ra mi ma na yo
These days, many people do not get enough nutrients.
Core concept
The body receives what it needs to grow, stay healthy, and keep working well.
Common phrases
영양 섭취yeong yang seop chwi
nutrient intake
영양 상태yeong yang sang tae
nutritional status
영양 불균형yeong yang pul gyun hyeong
nutritional imbalance
Similar words
영양소yeongyangso: A specific nutrient that helps form body tissues or supports bodily functions.
영양분yeongyangbun: Nourishing material found in food and used by the body as fuel or building material.
영양가yeongyangga: The nutritional worth of a food, judged by the amount and quality of its nutrients.
영양제yeongyangje: A supplement or medicinal product taken when food does not provide enough nutrients.
Definition in Korean
몸이 자라거나 건강을 유지하는 데 필요한 물질이나 성분.mo mi cha ra geo na keon gang eul yu ji ha neun te pi ryo han mul jji ri na seong bun
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with sustaining and nourishing, which connects its form to the idea of supporting the body.
Usage tips
- In Korean food descriptions, this word often highlights a food's health-supporting value rather than its taste or how filling it is.
Other meanings
- nutrientsnoun
- nourishmentnoun
Opposites
- 영양실조yeongyangsiljomalnutritionnoun
Related words
- 영양소yeongyangsonutrientnoun
- 영양분yeongyangbunnourishmentnoun
- 영양가yeongyangganutritional valuenoun