Signification
To be in good health or physically fit.
Contexte culturel
The 'Body Profile' ({바디 프로필}) trend involves intense dieting and exercise for months, culminating in a professional photoshoot. It's a major milestone for many young Koreans. Respect for elders often involves wishing them 'good health.' Saying an elderly person's 'body is good' is a high compliment to their lifestyle and longevity. While '몸이 좋다' is Korean, the global shift toward 'wellness' has made this phrase more about health than just looking like a bodybuilder.
Complimenting carefully
When complimenting a stranger, '몸이 좋으시네요' is safer than '몸매가 좋으시네요', which can feel too personal.
Illness vs. Fitness
If someone says '몸이 안 좋아', don't assume they stopped going to the gym. They probably have a cold!
Signification
To be in good health or physically fit.
Complimenting carefully
When complimenting a stranger, '몸이 좋으시네요' is safer than '몸매가 좋으시네요', which can feel too personal.
Illness vs. Fitness
If someone says '몸이 안 좋아', don't assume they stopped going to the gym. They probably have a cold!
Use with '보이다'
Saying '몸이 좋아 보여요' (You look fit) is often more natural than the direct '몸이 좋아요'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and adjective form.
제 친구는 매일 운동을 해서 몸___ ___.
'몸' ends in a consonant, so it takes '이'. '좋아요' is the standard polite present tense.
Which sentence means 'I don't feel well today'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'안' is used to negate '좋다' to mean 'not good/sick'. '기분' refers to mood.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a famous bodybuilder on TV. What do you say?
This is the standard compliment for a fit person.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices제 친구는 매일 운동을 해서 몸___ ___.
'몸' ends in a consonant, so it takes '이'. '좋아요' is the standard polite present tense.
Choose the correct sentence:
'안' is used to negate '좋다' to mean 'not good/sick'. '기분' refers to mood.
You see a famous bodybuilder on TV. What do you say?
This is the standard compliment for a fit person.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but '몸매가 좋다' is slightly more common for women, while '몸이 좋다' is very common for men. Both are acceptable.
It can be a bit too personal. It's better to use '건강해 보이세요' (You look healthy) for people in higher positions.
No, it can also mean someone has a strong constitution and doesn't get sick easily.
'건강하다' is 'to be healthy' (medical). '몸이 좋다' is 'to be fit/well-built' (physical/aesthetic).
You say '몸을 만들고 싶어요' or '몸이 좋아지고 싶어요'.
Expressions liées
건강하다
similarTo be healthy
몸매가 좋다
specialized formTo have a good figure
체격이 좋다
similarTo have a good build/frame
몸짱
slangSomeone with an amazing body
몸을 만들다
builds onTo build one's body
