Korean Dictionary
How to say "Slim" in Korean
“Slim” in Korean is 날씬한 (pronounced "nalssinhan").
날씬한
nalssinhan
Usage & Context
Describing a thin and graceful body shape. Used in everyday and beauty contexts. Important for describing body types.
Example Sentence
날씬한 몸이 좋아요.
I like a slim body.
How to use 날씬한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Slim” is 날씬한, romanized as nalssinhan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '날' (nal) like 'nal' in 'nal-ture'. '씬' (ssin) is like 'sin' in 'sin-gle' but with a tense, slightly longer 'ss' sound. '한' (han) sounds like 'han' in 'han-d'. Together, it's 'nal-ssin-han'.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's figure and how clothes fit them.
그녀는 정말 날씬해서 어떤 옷이든 잘 어울려요.
She's so slim that any clothes look good on her.
Discussing fitness goals related to body shape.
날씬한 다리를 만들려면 운동해야 해요.
If you want to make slim legs, you need to exercise.
Observing and commenting on the physique of models.
모델들은 다들 키 크고 날씬하네요.
Models are all tall and slim.
Cultural Context
In Korea, being '날씬한' (slim) is often highly valued, especially for women, and is frequently associated with beauty standards promoted in K-pop and K-dramas. It implies a graceful, slender figure rather than just being thin, and there's a strong emphasis on maintaining a '날씬한 몸매' (nalssinhan mommae - slim figure) through diet and exercise.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
날씬한 몸매
slim figure
날씬해 보이다
to look slim
날씬하게 살을 빼다
to lose weight to become slim
Related Expressions
마른
mareun
thin, skinny (can imply unhealthy)
호리호리한
horihorihan
slender, delicate
뚱뚱한
ttungttunghan
fat, chubby (antonym)
건강한
geon-ganghan
healthy (often associated with slimness)
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