A2 Collocation Neutre 1 min de lecture

몸을 움직이다.

momeul umjigida.

Move one's body.

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '몸을 움직이다' to describe engaging in any form of physical activity, from light stretching to intense gym workouts.

  • Means: To move one's body or engage in physical activity.
  • Used in: Discussing exercise, health, or breaking a sedentary routine.
  • Don't confuse: It is not used for moving objects (use '옮기다' instead).
Sedentary lifestyle + Intentional movement = Better health

Explication à ton niveau :

This phrase means to move your body. You use it when you want to exercise or walk. It is very simple and useful for daily life.
This is a common collocation used to describe physical activity. It is often used when you feel stiff from sitting or want to suggest a healthy habit to a friend. It is more descriptive than just saying 'exercise'.
The phrase '몸을 움직이다' serves as a versatile way to express the need for physical exertion. It bridges the gap between formal exercise and casual movement, making it ideal for discussing lifestyle changes or health-related goals in a natural, conversational tone.
In an upper-intermediate context, this phrase is frequently employed to denote the transition from a sedentary state to an active one. It carries a nuance of intentionality, often used in advice-giving or personal reflection regarding health maintenance in modern, desk-bound professional environments.
At the advanced level, '몸을 움직이다' is recognized as a lexical unit that captures the intersection of physical wellness and behavioral psychology. It is often utilized in discourse concerning the mitigation of sedentary risks, reflecting a nuanced understanding of how physical movement is framed within Korean health culture.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, this collocation exemplifies the conceptual metaphor of the body as a machine that requires regular operation to prevent stagnation. It is a quintessential example of how Korean speakers frame physical health as an active, ongoing process of 'moving' the self, rather than a static state of being.

Signification

To engage in physical activity or exercise.

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Contexte culturel

Emphasis on health as a social duty.

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Use it for health

It's a great way to talk about general activity.

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Use it for health

It's a great way to talk about general activity.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

건강을 위해 매일 ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 몸을 움직여요

You move your body for health.

🎉 Score : /1

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

건강을 위해 매일 ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 몸을 움직여요

You move your body for health.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, but '운동하다' is more common.

Expressions liées

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운동하다

synonym

To exercise

Où l'utiliser

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Office break

A: 너무 오래 앉아 있었어.

B: 그럼 우리 잠깐 몸을 움직일까?

informal

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Body' (몸) that needs to 'Move' (움직이다) to stay happy.

Association visuelle

Imagine a robot that gets rusty if it doesn't move. You are the robot, and you need to oil your joints by moving!

Rhyme

몸을 움직여, 건강을 지켜!

Story

Min-su sat at his desk for 8 hours. He felt stiff. He stood up, stretched, and said, '이제 몸을 움직여야겠어!' He went for a walk and felt great.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'get moving' in English or 'bouger' in French.

Word Web

운동건강스트레칭활동걷기휴식

Défi

Every time you stand up from your chair today, say '몸을 움직이자!' out loud.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

Prononciation

Accent Even stress.

Clear pronunciation of each syllable.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
몸을 움직이시죠.

몸을 움직이시죠. (Suggesting exercise)

Neutre
몸을 움직여요.

몸을 움직여요. (Suggesting exercise)

Informel
몸을 움직이자.

몸을 움직이자. (Suggesting exercise)

Argot
몸 좀 풀어볼까?

몸 좀 풀어볼까? (Suggesting exercise)

Derived from the native Korean words '몸' (body) and '움직이다' (to move).

Modern:

Le savais-tu ?

It is one of the most common phrases used in health-related TV shows.

Notes culturelles

Emphasis on health as a social duty.

“몸을 움직여야 건강해져요.”

Amorces de conversation

“

요즘 운동하세요?

Erreurs courantes

✗

가구를 몸을 움직여요.

✓

가구를 옮겨요.

wrong context
You cannot use this phrase for objects. Use '옮기다' for moving things.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Mover el cuerpo

None, it is a direct equivalent.

French Very Similar

Bouger son corps

None.

German moderate

Sich bewegen

Korean uses an object particle, German uses a reflexive pronoun.

Japanese Very Similar

体を動かす (Karada o ugokasu)

None.

Arabic Very Similar

تحريك الجسم

None.

Chinese Very Similar

活动身体

None.

Korean Very Similar

몸을 움직이다

None.

Portuguese Very Similar

Mover o corpo

None.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2023)

“몸을 움직이세요!”

Exercise segment

Facile à confondre

몸을 움직이다. vs 옮기다

Learners think it means to move the body.

Use '옮기다' for objects, '움직이다' for the body.

Questions fréquentes (1)

Yes, but '운동하다' is more common.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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