큰 코
keun ko
The English phrase "big nose" is translated into Korean as 큰 코 (keun ko).
큰 코 is used to describe a nose that is larger than average in size.
How do you pronounce it?
keun ko
Did you know?
- The phrase 큰 코를 다치다, which literally means 'to hurt one's big nose', is a common idiom meaning to be humbled or suffer a setback after being overly confident.
- While 큰 코 literally means 'big nose', Koreans might use the phrase 코가 높다 (high nose) to compliment someone's facial features. In many East Asian cultures, a 'high' nose bridge is often considered more attractive than a 'big' one.
- The expression 코웃음 치다 ('to hit a nose-laugh') refers to snorting or laughing through the nose to show contempt or disbelief.
Examples in context
- 그분은 큰 코를 가지고 계세요.(He/She) has a big nose.
- 그 배우는 큰 코가 특징이에요.geu bae-u-neun keun ko-ga teuk-jing-i-e-yo.That actor is characterized by a big nose.
- 동화 속 주인공은 큰 코를 가졌어요.dong-hwa sok ju-in-gong-eun keun ko-reul ga-jyeoss-eo-yo.The main character in the fairy tale has a big nose.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a drawing.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 그림 속 사람이 코가 정말 커요.Minjun ssi, geurim sok sarami koga jeongmal keoyo.Minjun, the person in the drawing has a really big nose.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요. 큰 코가 인상적이네요.majayo. keun koga insangjeogineyo.You're right. The big nose is impressive.
- 지은 Ji-eun누구를 모델로 그리신 거예요?nugureul modelleuro geurisin geoyeyo?Who did you use as a model?
- 민준 Min-jun제 친구 중에 큰 코를 가진 사람이 있어요.je chin-gu jung-e keun koreal gajin sarami isseoyo.I have a friend with a big nose.
