Korean word

인형

Pronunciation

Romanizationinhyeong

Meaning

  • noundoll

Example

방에 인형이 많아요.pang e in hyeong i ma na yo

There are many dolls in the room.

Illustration for 인형 (doll)

More examples

동생이 인형을 갖고 놀아요.tong saeng i in hyeong eul kat kko no ra yo

My younger sibling is playing with a doll.

Core concept

A small human-shaped object that can be played with, displayed, or used in a performance.

Common phrases

  • 인형을 갖고 놀다in hyeong eul kat kko nol da

    play with a doll

  • 인형을 잃어버리다in hyeong eul i reo beo ri da

    lose a doll

Similar words

봉제인형pongjeinhyeong: A soft fabric figure filled with cotton or other padding for cuddling or display.
장난감changnangam: An object made mainly for play and amusement.

Definition in Korean

사람의 모양을 본떠 만든 작은 물건이나 장난감.sa ra mui mo yang eul pon tteo man deun cha geun mul geo ni na chang nan gam

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements for person and form, linking it directly to something made in a person's shape.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners may expect doll to mean only a child's toy, but this Korean word also naturally includes stage figures and soft toys.

Other meanings

  • stuffed toynoun
  • puppetnoun

Related words

  • 인형가게inhyeonggagedoll shopnoun
  • 인형탈inhyeongtaldoll costumenoun

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