골반
golban[ko̞ɭba̠n]
The English word "hips" is translated into Korean as 골반 (golban).
골반 refers to the anatomical area of the body where the legs join the pelvis.
How do you pronounce it?
golban
Did you know?
- The word 골반 is composed of the Hanja 骨, meaning 'bone', and 盤, meaning 'tray' or 'plate'.
- In Korean-style traditional medicine, the state of one's 골반 is believed to be closely linked to the flow of 'gi' or energy throughout the lower body.
- If you use 골반 in a clothing store, you are talking about the structure of the garment, but using 엉덩이 might be seen as too blunt or slightly impolite.
Examples in context
- 그녀의 골반은 날씬하다.She has narrow hips.This sentence is useful for describing someone's physical build using 골반.Tatoeba #11597107 by cherryband, translation #2509994 by Hybrid
- 이 바지는 엉덩이가 편안해요.This pair of pants is comfortable around the hips.
- 그는 골반이 넓은 편이다.geuneun golban-i neolbeun pyeon-ida.He has relatively wide hips.
- 운동을 하면 골반 근육이 발달한다.undong-eul hamyeon golban geun-yuk-i baldal-handa.If you exercise, your hip muscles will develop.
Example conversation
A fitness instructor is giving advice to a client.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 골반 운동이 필요해요.Hyeon-u ssi, golban undong-i piryo-haeyo.Hyeon-u, you need hip exercises.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo골반이 많이 뻣뻣한가요?golban-i mani ppeot-ppeot-hangayo?Are my hips very stiff?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 골반 주변이 아주 긴장되어 있어요.Ne, golban jubyeon-i aju ginjang-doe-eo isseoyo.Yes, the area around your hips is very tense.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠습니다. 열심히 할게요.Algetseumnida. Yeolsimhi halgeyo.I understand. I will work hard.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 골반, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 골반, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
