Korean word

온몸

Pronunciation

Romanizationonmom

Meaning

  • nounwhole body

Example

추운 날에는 온몸이 떨린다.chu un na re neun on mo mi tteol lin da

The whole body shivers on cold days.

Illustration for 온몸 (whole body)

More examples

운동을 너무 해서 온몸이 아프다.un dong eul neo mu hae seo on mo mi a peu da

My whole body aches because I exercised too much.

Core concept

The complete human body, viewed as one whole from head to toe.

Common phrases

  • 온몸이 떨리다on mo mi tteol li da

    whole-body shivering

  • 온몸이 아프다on mo mi a peu da

    whole-body pain

  • 온몸이 피곤하다on mo mi pi gon ha da

    whole-body fatigue

Similar words

몸mom: The body of a person or animal and its general physical condition.

Definition in Korean

온몸은 머리부터 발끝까지의 몸 전체를 이르는 말on mo meun meo ri bu teo pal kkeut kka ji ui mom cheon che reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines a native Korean element meaning whole with the native word for body.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word when one feeling or reaction involves the body from head to toe rather than just one part.

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