B1 Collocation तटस्थ

몸이 약하다

momi yakhada

be physically weak

मतलब

To have a delicate constitution or lack physical strength.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Koreans often use 'Sasang Chejil' to explain why someone's body is weak. It's common to receive advice on which foods (like eel or ginseng) will 'strengthen' your weak body. In the competitive Korean work culture, admitting '몸이 약하다' can sometimes be seen as a lack of 'stamina' (che-ryeok), which is highly valued. The phrase is the standard way to describe a patient needing 'Boyak' (restorative herbal medicine).

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Use '편이다' to be polite

Saying '몸이 약해요' can sound a bit too blunt. Adding '편이에요' (I'm on the side of...) makes it sound more natural and humble.

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Don't use for objects

If a chair is weak, use '약하다' or '부실하다', but never '몸이 약하다'.

मतलब

To have a delicate constitution or lack physical strength.

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Use '편이다' to be polite

Saying '몸이 약해요' can sound a bit too blunt. Adding '편이에요' (I'm on the side of...) makes it sound more natural and humble.

⚠️

Don't use for objects

If a chair is weak, use '약하다' or '부실하다', but never '몸이 약하다'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct particle and adjective form.

저는 어릴 때부터 몸___ ______ (약하다).

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 이 약해요

The subject '몸' takes the particle '이', and the adjective '약하다' conjugates to '약해요'.

Which sentence is most appropriate when declining a heavy lifting task?

무거운 짐을 좀 옮겨 주실래요?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 죄송해요, 제가 몸이 약한 편이라서요.

Option B is the most natural and polite way to explain a lack of physical strength.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say '몸이 약해진 것 같아요'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: After catching three colds in two months

Frequent illness suggests a weakening constitution or immunity.

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