스킨케어
seukinkeeo
The English phrase 'skincare' can be translated into Korean as 스킨케어 (seukinkeeo).
스킨케어 is a loanword used frequently in marketing, beauty blogs and when discussing specific product routines.
Meaning: care of the skin (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 스킨케어 is a direct loanword, the native Korean term 피부 관리 is the more standard, descriptive term used in general conversation and medical contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
seukinkeeo
Did you know?
- A common part of 스킨케어 is the '7 skin method', where a person applies the same watery toner seven times in a row for deep hydration.
- While 스킨케어 is a loanword, the Korean word for skin 피부 is a Hanja-derived word meaning 'leather' and 'skin'.
- The word 'skin' in the loanword 스킨케어 is often used in much more specific ways in Korea, such as in the term 스킨 (skin) which specifically refers to a liquid toner.
Examples in context
- 스킨케어에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?What are your thoughts on skincare?
- 제 생각에 스킨케어는 아주 중요합니다. 규칙적으로 피부 관리를 해야 해요.I believe skincare is crucial. You need to maintain regular skincare routines.
- 어떤 제품으로 피부 케어를 하세요?What products do you use for skincare?
- 이 스킨케어 제품은 정말 좋아요.i seukinkeeo jepumeun jeongmal joayo.This skincare product is really good.
- 매일 아침 스킨케어를 해요.maeil achim seukinkeeoreul haeyo.I do skincare every morning.
- 스킨케어 방법이 궁금해요.seukinkeeo bangbeobi gunggeumhaeyo.I am curious about skincare methods.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Seoyeon are talking about beauty routines.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨는 스킨케어에 관심이 많아요?Seoyeon ssineun seukinke-eoe gwan-simi manayo?Seoyeon, are you very interested in skincare?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 피부 관리가 정말 중요하거든요.ne, pibu gwanriga jeongmal jungyohage-deunyo.Yes, because skin care is really important.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 좋은 스킨케어 방법을 배우고 싶어요.jeodo joeun seukinke-eo bangbeobeul baeugo sipeoyo.I want to learn some good skincare methods too.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 제가 나중에 도와줄게요.geureom jega najunge dowajulgeyo.Then I will help you later.
