엉덩이
eongdeongi
The English word "buttocks" is translated into Korean as 엉덩이 (eongdeongi).
엉덩이 refers to the buttocks. While it specifically refers to the buttocks, 엉덩이 is also the common word used to refer to the hip area in a general sense.
Meaning: pair of buttocks (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
eongdeongi
Did you know?
- While 엉덩이 is the standard term, in very informal or slang contexts, some might use the word 궁둥이, which carries a slightly more childish or blunt nuance.
- The word 엉덩이 was documented in the 1895 text 'Gukhan hoehwa', showing it has been the standard term for over a century.
- If you are describing the physical shape of a person's rear, the term 엉덩이 is used, but the word for the fleshy part of the buttock specifically is often referred to as 둔부 in medical or highly formal contexts.
Examples in context
- 엉덩이가 커요.The buttocks are large.
- 엉덩이가 정말 커요.eongdeong-i-ga jeongmal keoyo.The buttocks are really large.
- 엉덩이를 다쳤어요.eongdeong-i-reul dachyeosseoyo.I hurt my buttocks.
- 엉덩이가 아파요.eongdeong-i-ga apayo.My buttocks hurt.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are at a physical therapy clinic.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 어디가 아파요?Seoyeon ssi, eodiga apayo?Seoyeon, where does it hurt?
- 서연 Seo-yeon엉덩이가 계속 아파요.eongdeong-i-ga gyeseok apayo.My buttocks keep hurting.
- 민준 Min-jun엉덩이 쪽을 살펴볼게요.eongdeong-i jjok-eul salpyeobolgeyo.I will examine the buttocks area.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 부탁드려요.ne, butakdeuryeoyo.Yes, please.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 엉덩이, CC BY-SA 4.0.
