Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use '몸이 좋다' to compliment someone's fit physique or acknowledge their robust health.
- Means: To have a good/fit body or be in good health.
- Used in: Gyms, health check-ups, or when complimenting a friend's workout results.
- Don't confuse: With '기분이 좋다' which means feeling happy/good emotionally.
आपके स्तर पर व्याख्या:
मतलब
To be in good health or physically fit.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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!
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'.
खुद को परखो
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.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास제 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.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, 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'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
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
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
At the Gym
A: 와, 지민 씨 진짜 몸이 좋아졌네요!
B: 감사해요. 요즘 매일 운동하고 있어요.
Talking about Health
Doctor: 평소에 관리를 잘 하셔서 몸이 아주 좋습니다.
Patient: 다행이네요. 감사합니다.
Complimenting a Friend
Friend 1: 너 요즘 몸이 왜 이렇게 좋아? 운동해?
Friend 2: 응, 지난달부터 수영 시작했어.
Watching a Movie
Person A: 저 배우 진짜 몸이 좋다. 부러워.
Person B: 그러게. 근육이 장난 아니네.
Dating App Profile
User: 저는 운동을 좋아하고 몸이 좋은 사람이 이상형이에요.
Concern for Someone Sick
A: 어디 아파요? 얼굴색이 안 좋아요.
B: 네, 오늘 몸이 좀 안 좋아서 일찍 가볼게요.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a 'MOM' who is very 'JO-A' (good/happy) because she is fit and healthy. 'Mom-i Jota'!
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a person standing in front of a mirror, flexing their muscles (몸) and giving a 'thumbs up' (좋다) to their reflection.
Rhyme
Strong as a dome, healthy in my MOM (몸)!
Story
Min-su wanted to impress his crush. He went to the gym every day for a year. When he finally saw her, she gasped and said, 'Wow, Min-su, your MOM-I JOTA!' Now Min-su is the star of the gym.
In Other Languages
In English, we say 'in good shape.' In Japanese, '体が良い' (Karada ga ii) is almost an identical construction.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Go to a Korean social media app (like Instagram) and find a fitness post. Write a polite comment: '정말 몸이 좋으시네요!'
Review this phrase whenever you see someone at the gym or a fitness-related advertisement.
उच्चारण
The 'ㅁ' (m) sound carries over to the '이' (i) because of the batchim rule.
The 'ㅎ' (h) is silent before 'ㄷ', but it makes the 'ㄷ' sound like 'ㅌ' (t).
औपचारिकता का स्तर
몸이 아주 좋으십니다. (Complimenting someone's physique)
몸이 정말 좋으시네요. (Complimenting someone's physique)
몸 진짜 좋다! (Complimenting someone's physique)
몸매 대박이다! (Complimenting someone's physique)
Derived from native Korean words '몸' (body) and '좋다' (to be good). Historically, '몸' referred to the physical self as opposed to the spirit. '좋다' originally meant 'clean' or 'good' in Middle Korean.
रोचक तथ्य
In the past, being slightly 'chubby' was sometimes seen as '몸이 좋다' because it signaled wealth and enough food!
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
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.
“인스타그램에 바디 프로필 사진을 올렸어요. (I posted my body profile photo on Instagram.)”
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.
“할아버지, 여전히 몸이 좋으시네요! (Grandfather, you are still in such great shape/health!)”
While '몸이 좋다' is Korean, the global shift toward 'wellness' has made this phrase more about health than just looking like a bodybuilder.
“요즘은 건강을 위해서 몸을 관리해요. (These days, people manage their bodies for health.)”
बातचीत की शुरुआत
요즘 운동하세요? 몸이 정말 좋아 보이세요!
몸이 좋아지려면 식단이 중요할까요, 운동이 중요할까요?
한국에서는 왜 '몸이 좋다'는 말을 자주 할까요?
सामान्य गलतियाँ
몸이 착하다
몸이 좋다
L1 Interference
기분이 좋다 (when meaning fit)
몸이 좋다
L1 Interference
몸을 좋다
몸이 좋다
L1 Interference
건강이 좋다
몸이 좋다 / 건강하다
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
To be in good shape / To be fit
English separates 'healthy' and 'fit' more strictly than Korean does with this phrase.
体が良い (Karada ga ii)
Japanese uses 'style' for figure more often than Korean uses '몸매'.
身材好 (Shēncái hǎo)
Chinese has a clearer lexical split between 'health' and 'physique'.
Estar en forma
Spanish focuses on the 'form' rather than the 'body' as a noun.
Être en forme
French 'en forme' is more about energy levels than muscularity.
Gut gebaut sein
German emphasizes the construction/build of the body.
بنية جيدة (Bunya jayyida)
Arabic is more formal and descriptive of the physical frame.
Estar em boa forma
Uses the prepositional phrase 'in good form'.
Spotted in the Real World
“와, 진짜 몸이 좋다...”
When contestants first enter the arena and see each other's physiques.
“종국이 형은 몸이 너무 좋아서 문제야.”
Joking about Kim Jong-kook's excessive muscles.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both use '좋다' and refer to a 'feeling' or 'state'.
Remember: '몸' is the physical meat-and-bones; '기분' is the invisible mood.
Learners think it means 'having an ugly body'.
In 99% of cases, it just means 'I feel sick' or 'I'm under the weather'.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (5)
Yes, but '몸매가 좋다' is slightly more common for women, while '몸이 좋다' is very common for men. Both are acceptable.
usage contextsIt can be a bit too personal. It's better to use '건강해 보이세요' (You look healthy) for people in higher positions.
cultural usageNo, it can also mean someone has a strong constitution and doesn't get sick easily.
basic understanding'건강하다' is 'to be healthy' (medical). '몸이 좋다' is 'to be fit/well-built' (physical/aesthetic).
comparisonsYou say '몸을 만들고 싶어요' or '몸이 좋아지고 싶어요'.
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