Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eyebrow" in Korean
“Eyebrow” in Korean is 눈썹 (pronounced "nunsseop").
눈썹
nunsseop
Usage & Context
The hair above the eyes that frames the face. Commonly discussed in beauty and grooming contexts. Important for facial expression.
Example Sentence
눈썹을 그렸어요.
I drew my eyebrows.
How to use 눈썹 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eyebrow” is 눈썹, romanized as nunsseop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Two syllables: 'nun-sseop.' 'Nun' rhymes with 'noon,' and 'sseop' starts with a tense 'ss' (like hissing) plus a short 'uhp.' Spoken: 'NOON-ssuhp.'
More Example Sentences
Chatting with a friend about semi-permanent makeup
눈썹 문신 받고 싶어요.
I want to get eyebrow tattoos.
Describing your face
눈썹이 짙어서 진하게 보여요.
My eyebrows are thick so they look intense.
Asking an older sister for a favor
언니, 눈썹 좀 다듬어 줘요.
Sis, trim my eyebrows for me.
Cultural Context
Eyebrows are one of the most actively styled features in Korean beauty — 반영구 눈썹 (semi-permanent eyebrow tattoos) and 눈썹 문신 are booming industries, with salons advertising specific shapes like 일자 눈썹 (straight brows, made iconic by 수지). Eyebrow pencils and brow powders are staples in any Korean makeup pouch. Idiomatic expressions include 눈썹을 치켜세우다 (to raise one's eyebrows in anger) and 눈썹 하나 까딱 안 하다 (not to flinch).
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Common Phrases
눈썹 그릴게요.
I'll draw my eyebrows.
눈썹 예쁘다.
Your eyebrows are pretty.
눈썹이 진해요.
The eyebrows are thick/dark.
Related Expressions
눈썹 문신
nunsseop munsin
Eyebrow tattoo (semi-permanent)
일자 눈썹
ilja nunsseop
Straight eyebrows
눈썹칼
nunsseopkal
Eyebrow razor
속눈썹
songnunsseop
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