훈남
hunnam
The English phrase 'handsome boy' is translated into Korean as 훈남 (hunnam).
훈남 is a slang term used to describe a young man who is not only physically attractive but also possesses a kind, warm and approachable charm.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
훈남 is a slang term. If you want to say 'good-looking guy' in a more casual, playful or informal way, you can use 잘생긴 놈.
How do you pronounce it?
hunnam
Did you know?
- If you want to describe someone as 'extremely handsome' in a more modern, trendy way, you might hear people use the term 얼굴 천재, which literally translates to 'face genius'.
- The term 훈남 is the opposite of 냉미남, which refers to a 'cold beauty' who looks sharp and aloof but possesses a chic and sophisticated appeal.
- The word 훈남 is actually a portmanteau that combines the character for 'warm' or 'teaching' with the word for 'man'.
Example conversation
Minji is talking to Hyunwoo about a new coworker.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo새로 온 동료분 정말 훈남이시더라고요.saero on dongryobun jeongmal hunnamisideoragoyo.The new colleague is such a handsome and charming guy.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요, 성격도 정말 좋으세요.majayo, seonggyeokdo jeongmal joeuseyo.You're right, he has a great personality too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo현우 씨도 훈남이라 인기 많잖아요.Hyunwoo ssido hunnamira ingi manjanayo.Hyunwoo, you're a handsome guy too, so you're popular.
- 민지 Min-ji갑자기 그런 말씀을 하시니 쑥스럽네요.gapjagi geureon malsseumeul hasini ssukseureupneyo.I'm blushing because you suddenly said that.
