Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eyelash" in Korean
“Eyelash” in Korean is 속눈썹 (pronounced "songnunsseop").
속눈썹
songnunsseop
Usage & Context
The fine hairs on the edge of the eyelids. Commonly discussed in beauty and cosmetics. Important for eye protection and appearance.
Example Sentence
속눈썹이 길어요.
My eyelashes are long.
How to use 속눈썹 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eyelash” is 속눈썹, romanized as songnunsseop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'song-nun-sseop' — the 속 and 눈 blend so the final 'k' of 속 turns into an 'ng' sound ('song-nun'). 'sseop' has a tense double-s, like hissing before 'sup'.
More Example Sentences
Telling a friend about a salon visit
속눈썹 연장 받았어요.
I got eyelash extensions.
Rubbing your eye on a windy day
속눈썹에 뭐 들어갔어요.
Something went into my eyelashes.
Giving makeup advice
마스카라 바르면 속눈썹이 더 길어 보여요.
Eyelashes look longer when you apply mascara.
Cultural Context
속눈썹 연장 (eyelash extensions) is extremely popular in Korea and most neighborhoods have 속눈썹 샵 offering volume, YY, or natural styles. Koreans also talk about using 뷰러 (eyelash curler) as a daily essential before mascara. Culturally, long, curled eyelashes are considered a major beauty point, and you'll hear compliments like '속눈썹 진짜 예쁘다' in casual conversation.
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Common Phrases
속눈썹이 정말 길어요.
Your eyelashes are really long.
속눈썹이 빠졌어요.
An eyelash fell out.
속눈썹 올려야 해요.
I need to curl my eyelashes.
Related Expressions
속눈썹 연장
songnunsseop yeonjang
eyelash extensions
뷰러
byureo
eyelash curler
마스카라
maseukara
mascara
인조 속눈썹
injo songnunsseop
false eyelashes
Frequently asked questions
How do I correctly pronounce the Korean word for "eyelash," 속눈썹 (songnunsseop)?+
The pronunciation of 속눈썹 (songnunsseop) can be tricky. "속" is pronounced like "sok" (rhymes with "sock"). "눈" is like "nun" (as in "nun"). The final "썹" is pronounced "sseop," similar to "sup" but with a tense 's' sound. The double 'ㅅ' (ss) indicates a tense, aspirated 's' sound. Practice saying "sok-nun-sseop" with a slight pause between "nun" and "sseop" for clarity.
Can you give examples of how to use "속눈썹" in Korean sentences, especially regarding beauty products?+
Certainly! "속눈썹" (songnunsseop) is frequently used in beauty contexts. For instance, "속눈썹 연장" (songnunsseop yeonjang) means "eyelash extension," and "속눈썹 펌" (songnunsseop peom) is "eyelash perm." You might say, "마스카라로 속눈썹을 길게 만들어요" (maseukallaro songnunsseobeul gilge mandeureoyo) meaning "I make my eyelashes long with mascara." Or, "속눈썹이 너무 짧아요" (songnunsseobi neomu jjalbayo) means "My eyelashes are too short."
What are some common Korean beauty terms or phrases that use the word "속눈썹"?+
Several common beauty terms incorporate "속눈썹" (songnunsseop). Besides "속눈썹 연장" (eyelash extension) and "속눈썹 펌" (eyelash perm), you'll often hear "인조 속눈썹" (injo songnunsseop), meaning "false eyelashes." "속눈썹 영양제" (songnunsseop yeongyangje) refers to "eyelash serum" for strengthening. "뷰러" (byuleo), a loanword from "curler," is also frequently mentioned with "속눈썹" to describe an "eyelash curler."
Is "속눈썹" a formal or informal word for eyelashes, and can I use it in daily conversations?+
"속눈썹" (songnunsseop) is the standard and most common term for "eyelashes" in Korean. It is neither particularly formal nor informal, making it perfectly suitable for everyday conversations. You can comfortably use it in any setting, whether you're talking about beauty routines with friends or discussing eye health with a professional. There isn't a more casual or formal alternative that's widely used.
What's the main difference between "속눈썹" and "눈썹," and are they often confused by learners?+
Yes, "속눈썹" (songnunsseop) and "눈썹" (nunsseop) are often confused by learners because both relate to hair around the eye. "속눈썹" specifically refers to "eyelashes," the fine hairs on the edge of the eyelids. "눈썹" on the other hand, means "eyebrows," the strip of hair above the eye. The key is "속" (sok), meaning "inside" or "inner," indicating the lashes are closer to the eye itself.
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