Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flexibility" in Korean
“Flexibility” in Korean is 유연성 (pronounced "yuyeonseong").
유연성
yuyeonseong
Usage & Context
The ability to bend and move the body easily. Used in fitness and medical contexts. Important for discussing physical ability.
Example Sentence
유연성이 좋아요.
My flexibility is good.
How to use 유연성 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flexibility” is 유연성, romanized as yuyeonseong.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '유' (yu) like 'yoo' in 'yoo-hoo'. '연' (yeon) sounds like 'yeon' in 'yeon-der'. '성' (seong) is like 'sung' in 'sung-lass'. Together, it's 'yoo-yeon-seong'.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice about improving physical ability.
요가를 하면 유연성이 좋아져요.
If you do yoga, your flexibility improves.
Sharing a personal history related to physical talent.
어릴 때부터 유연성이 좋아서 발레를 했어요.
I had good flexibility since childhood, so I did ballet.
Reflecting on the effects of aging on the body.
나이가 들수록 유연성이 떨어지는 것 같아요.
I think my flexibility decreases as I get older.
Cultural Context
'유연성' (flexibility) is highly valued in various physical activities popular in Korea, such as yoga, Pilates, and various forms of dance (including K-pop choreography). It's seen as a key component of overall physical health and agility. Many Koreans, especially those interested in fitness, actively work on improving their flexibility, often sharing their progress on social media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유연성 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
유연성이 좋다
to have good flexibility
유연성을 기르다
to develop flexibility
유연성 운동
flexibility exercises
Related Expressions
유연하다
yuyeonhada
to be flexible (adjective form)
뻣뻣하다
ppeotppeothada
to be stiff, inflexible (antonym)
스트레칭
seuteurching
stretching (activity to improve flexibility)
균형
gyunhyeong
balance (related physical ability)
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