엉덩이
eongdeongi
In Korean, 'hip' is translated as 엉덩이 (eongdeongi).
Note that in Korean, if you use the word 'hip' as an adjective to mean 'cool' or 'awesome' in an informal context, you should use 멋있는 instead.
Meaning: joint (noun)
Which one should you use?
There are specific distinctions between terms depending on your anatomical focus. 엉덩이 refers to the fleshy part of the buttocks, whereas 골반 refers specifically to the bony structure of the pelvis. If you are speaking in a medical context regarding the ball-and-socket connection, the more precise term is 고관절, which means hip joint.
How do you pronounce it?
eongdeongi
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific term 엉덩방아 to describe the act of falling backward and landing on your 엉덩이, which translates literally as 'buttocks pestle'.
- In certain traditional contexts or child-directed speech, the term 궁둥이 is used as a cute or softer variation of 엉덩이.
- Using the word 엉덩이 in a very formal setting can be perceived as slightly too graphic, so Koreans often use vague terms like 'lower body' instead.
Examples in context
- 올해 가을 패션은 스타일리시하고 멋있는 것들이 많아요.This year's autumn fashion has many stylish and hip things.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are at the gym.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 엉덩이가 조금 뻐근해요.Hyeon-u ssi, eongdeong-iga jogum pbeogeun-haeyo.Hyunwoo, my hip feels a bit stiff.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo스트레칭을 더 하셔야겠어요.seuteureching-eul deo hasyeogesseoyo.You should do more stretching.
- 민지 Min-ji어떤 동작이 좋을까요?eotteon dongjag-i joeulkkayo?Which movement would be good?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo제가 쉬운 동작을 알려줄게요.jega swiun dongjag-eul allyeojulgeyo.I will show you an easy move.
