포즈
pojeu[pʰo̞d͡ʑɯ]
The English word "pose" is translated into Korean as 포즈 (pojeu).
The term 포즈 is a loanword from English used to refer to a pose. While 포즈 functions as the noun, it is most commonly used in combination with the verb 취하다 (to adopt) to express the action of striking or taking a pose.
Meaning: (transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of striking a pose, you should use the phrase 포즈를 취하다, which combines the noun 포즈 with the verb 취하다 (to adopt).
How do you pronounce it?
pojeu
Did you know?
- The verb used with 포즈, 취하다, also means 'to drink alcohol' or 'to become intoxicated'. While the context makes the meaning clear, the word literally describes the act of taking in a state or a position.
- In the world of K-pop, the phrase 엔딩 포즈 refers to the final, dramatic pose an idol holds as the camera zooms in at the end of a song. This specific cultural phenomenon has turned the 'ending pose' into a highly analyzed performance element.
- If a person is acting pretentious or fake, Koreans might describe them as 포즈를 잡다. While 취하다 is the standard verb, 잡다 (to catch/grab) adds a nuance of 'putting on an act'.
Examples in context
- 저 분의 자세는 우아하네요.That person's pose is elegant.
- 그 사람은 창의적인 자질로 인해 독특한 자세를 취합니다.That person adopts a unique pose due to their creative qualities.
- 자세 좀 바꿔 봐!Change your pose!
- 모델이 카메라 앞에서 포즈를 잡고 있어요.moderi kamera apeseo pojeul japgo isseoyo.The model is posing in front of the camera.
- 그는 연출을 위해 과한 포즈를 취했어요.geuneun yeonchureul wihae gwahan pojeul chwihayeosseoyo.He struck an exaggerated pose for the effect.
Example conversation
Two friends are taking pictures in a park.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 여기서 멋진 포즈 좀 취해봐요.Subin ssi, yeogiseo meotjin pojeu jom chwihaebwayo.Subin, strike a cool pose here.
- 수빈 Su-bin어떤 포즈가 좋을까요, 민준 씨?Eotteon pojeuga joeulkkayo, Minjun ssi?What kind of pose would be good, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun그냥 자연스럽게 포즈를 잡으면 돼요.Geunyang jayeonseureopge pojeul jabeumyeon dwaeyo.You can just strike a natural pose.
- 수빈 Su-bin알겠어요, 이제 찍어주세요!Algesseoyo, ije jjigeojuseyo!Okay, take the picture now!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 포즈, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
