Korean Dictionary
How to say "Body" in Korean
“Body” in Korean is 몸 (pronounced "mom").
몸
mom
Usage & Context
The entire physical structure of a person. One of the most fundamental body parts in Korean. Used in countless everyday expressions.
Example Sentence
몸이 아파요.
My body hurts.
How to use 몸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Body” is 몸, romanized as mom.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 몸.
Pronunciation Guide
This is a single-syllable word, 몸 (mom). It sounds exactly like the English word 'mom' (as in 'mother'). The 'o' is a short 'o' sound.
More Example Sentences
Talking about the positive effects of a workout routine.
운동을 열심히 해서 몸이 건강해졌어요.
My body became healthy by exercising diligently.
Explaining a visit to the doctor due to general unwellness.
몸이 안 좋아서 병원에 갔어요.
My body wasn't feeling well, so I went to the hospital.
Discussing the dedication of K-pop idols to their physical appearance.
아이돌은 몸매 관리를 정말 열심히 해요.
Idols work really hard on managing their body figure.
Cultural Context
'몸' is a fundamental word in Korean, used in countless expressions related to health, well-being, and physical appearance. Koreans often use phrases like '몸이 안 좋다' (my body isn't good) to express general unwellness, especially when speaking to elders or in polite contexts, rather than specifying an exact ailment. The concept of '몸매' (body figure/shape) is highly emphasized in K-pop and beauty standards, leading to a strong focus on fitness and diet.
Editorial note
We review entries like 몸 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
몸이 좋다
To be healthy/feel good
몸이 아프다
To have a body ache/feel sick
몸 조심하세요
Please take care of yourself (literally 'be careful with your body')
Related Expressions
몸매
mommae
Body figure/shape
건강
geongang
Health
신체
sinche
Physical body (more formal/anatomical)
체력
cheryeok
Physical strength/stamina
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