Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weight" in Korean
“Weight” in Korean is 몸무게 (pronounced "mommuge").
몸무게
mommuge
Usage & Context
The measurement of how heavy a person is. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for discussing health and fitness.
Example Sentence
몸무게가 늘었어요.
My weight increased.
How to use 몸무게 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weight” is 몸무게, romanized as mommuge.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'mom' sounds like the English word 'mom'. 'mu' is pronounced like 'moo' (as in a cow's sound). 'ge' sounds like 'geh' in 'get'. Put it together: 'mom-moo-geh'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a personal decision to lose weight.
몸무게가 많이 늘어서 다이어트를 시작했어요.
My weight increased a lot, so I started a diet.
Giving advice on infant care and monitoring.
아기 몸무게는 매주 확인해야 해요.
You need to check a baby's weight every week.
General health advice or a doctor's recommendation.
건강을 위해 적정 몸무게를 유지하는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to maintain an appropriate weight for health.
Cultural Context
Weight ('몸무게') is a sensitive topic in Korea, especially for women, due to strong beauty standards that often favor slim figures. It's common for people to discuss '다이어트' (daieoteu, diet) and '몸무게 관리' (mommuge gwalli, weight management). While asking about someone's weight directly can be considered impolite, it's a frequent topic in self-deprecating humor or among close friends.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
몸무게가 늘다
weight increases
몸무게가 줄다
weight decreases
몸무게 관리
weight management
Related Expressions
체중
chejung
body weight (more formal, often for medical records)
무게
muge
weight (general, for objects)
몸무게를 재다
mommuge-reul jaeda
to weigh oneself
다이어트
daieoteu
diet
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