서클렌즈
seokeulrenjeu
The English phrase 'circle lenses' is translated into Korean as 서클렌즈 (seokeulrenjeu).
서클렌즈 is used specifically to refer to decorative contact lenses that enlarge the appearance of the iris, rather than standard corrective lenses.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a loanword from English, combining 'circle' and 'lenses' written in the Korean phonetic script.
How do you pronounce it?
seokeulrenjeu
Did you know?
- In South Korea, there are strict regulations regarding where you can purchase 서클렌즈, as they are classified as medical devices and typically require specialized optical shops.
- The rise of 서클렌즈 in Korea was heavily influenced by the desire to emulate the enlarged eyes seen in 'manhwa' and 'anime' characters.
- When buying 서클렌즈 in Korea, customers often specify the 'graphic diameter', which refers only to the colored part and not the total lens size.
Examples in context
- 오늘 서클렌즈를 꼈어요.oneul seokeulrenjeureul kyeosseoyo.I wore circle lenses today.
- 서클렌즈는 눈이 커 보여요.seokeulrenjeuneun nuni keo boyeoyo.Circle lenses make your eyes look bigger.
- 새로 산 서클렌즈가 마음에 들어요.saero san seokeulrenjeuga maeume deureoyo.I like the new circle lenses I bought.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking about Subin's appearance.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 눈이 정말 커 보여요.Subin ssi, nuni jeongmal keo boyeoyo.Subin, your eyes look really big.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 오늘 서클렌즈를 꼈거든요.majayo, oneul seokeullenzeureul kkyeotgeodeunyo.That's right, I wore circle lenses today.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 자연스럽고 예쁘네요.jeongmal jayeonseureopgo yeppeuneyo.They look really natural and pretty.
- 수빈 Su-bin칭찬해 줘서 고마워요, 민준 씨.chingchanhae jwoseo gomawoyo, Minjun ssi.Thank you for the compliment, Minjun.
