Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hip" in Korean
“Hip” in Korean is 엉덩이 (pronounced "eongdeong-i").
엉덩이
eongdeong-i
Usage & Context
The area on the side of the body below the waist. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing body shape.
Example Sentence
엉덩이가 아파요.
My hip hurts.
How to use 엉덩이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hip” is 엉덩이, romanized as eongdeong-i.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"엉덩이" (eongdeong-i) is pronounced "eong" like the "ong" in "song," followed by "deong" which also sounds like "dong" in "dongle," and then "i" like the "ee" in "see." Both 'ng' sounds are nasal, and the 'd' is soft.
More Example Sentences
Choosing a comfortable chair.
엉덩이가 푹신한 의자가 좋아요.
I like chairs with soft seats (literally, 'soft buttocks').
Describing a medical procedure, often for vaccinations or certain medications.
엉덩이 주사를 맞았어요.
I got an injection in my buttock.
Talking about fitness and working out.
엉덩이 근육 운동을 해야겠어요.
I should do some glute exercises.
Cultural Context
"엉덩이" refers to the buttocks or the hip area in general. While "hip" in English can refer to the bone structure on the side, "엉덩이" more commonly refers to the fleshy part where one sits. It's a common word used in everyday conversation, from talking about comfort to exercise. In K-pop, "엉덩이 춤" (butt dance) or "골반 춤" (pelvis dance, referring to hip movements) are popular dance moves that emphasize this body part.
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Common Phrases
엉덩이를 흔들다
To shake one's hips/buttocks.
엉덩이가 무겁다
To be slow to move/lazy (literally 'heavy buttocks').
엉덩이를 토닥이다
To pat someone's bottom (often for comfort or encouragement).
Related Expressions
궁둥이
gungdung-i
buttocks (slightly more childish or informal)
골반
golban
pelvis, hip bone (medical/anatomical term)
엉덩방아 찧다
eongdeongbang-a jjitda
To fall on one's bottom.
엉덩이살
eongdeong-isal
buttock fat/flesh
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