Korean word

화장하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwajanghada

Meaning

  • verbput on makeup

Example

그녀는 아침에 화장하고 나갔다.keu nyeo neun a chi me hwa jang ha go na gat tta

She put on makeup and went out.

Illustration for 화장하다 (put on makeup)

More examples

회의 전에 급히 화장했다.hoe ui cheo ne keu pi hwa jang haet tta

I hurriedly put on makeup before the meeting.

Core concept

Applying cosmetics to the face to adjust its colors and texture and create a neat overall appearance.

Common phrases

  • 진하게 화장하다chin ha ge hwa jang ha da

    put on heavy makeup

  • 화장하고 나가다hwa jang ha go na ga da

    put on makeup and go out

  • 연하게 화장하다yeon ha ge hwa jang ha da

    put on light makeup

Similar words

꾸미다kkumida: Arranging hair, clothing, or makeup to give a person a more pleasing appearance.
바르다pareuda: Putting a cosmetic onto the skin or lips using the hands or a brush.
메이크업하다meikeueopada: Doing a person's makeup with skilled techniques and special tools.

Definition in Korean

화장품으로 피부와 눈·입 주변의 색과 질감을 바꾸어 얼굴의 인상을 정돈하는 동사hwa jang pu meu ro pi bu wa nun ip chu byeo nui saek kkwa chil ga meul pa kku eo eol gu rui in sang eul cheong don ha neun tong sa

Word origin

In the makeup sense, it combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning makeup with the common verb-forming element meaning do.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English make up, which also means reconcile or invent, this verb is understood from an appearance-related context when discussing cosmetics.

Other meanings

  • cremateverb

Opposites

  • 화장을 지우다hwajangeul chiudaremove makeupverb

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