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[Korean Fridays] Facial Features in Korean | Part 2

Let's continue our journey into describing facial features in Korean! In Part 1, we covered the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Now, let's delve into the remaining features: head, cheeks, chin, teeth, and eyebrows.



Understanding how to describe these features not only enhances your Korean language skills but also deepens your ability to observe and communicate nuances in facial expressions. By the end, you'll see the complete picture of our character, allowing you to apply what you've learned in describing facial features in Korean.


☆ Let's look at each feature in detail:


Head - 머리 (meori)



● His head is round.

- 그의 머리는 둥글어요. (geu-ui meori-neun dung-geul-eo-yo.)


● She has a small head.

- 그녀는 작은 머리를 가지고 있어요. (geu-nyeo-neun jag-eun meo-li-reul ga-ji-go iss-eo-yo.)



Cheeks - 볼 (bol)



● His cheeks are rosy.

- 그의 볼은 붉어요. (geu-ui bol-eun bulg-eo-yo.)


● She pinched her cheeks lightly.

- 그녀는 볼을 가볍게 눌렀어요. (geu-nyeo-neun bol-eul ga-byep-ge nul-lyeo-sseo-yo.)



Chin - 턱 (teok)



● His chin is prominent.

- 그의 턱은 두드러져요. (geu-ui teok-eun du-deu-reo-jyeo-yo.)


● She pointed at her chin.

- 그녀는 자신의 턱을 가리켰어요. (geu-nyeo-neun ja-sin-ui teok-eul ga-li-kyeoss-eo-yo.)



Teeth - 이 (i)



He is white teeth. - 그는 하얀 이를 가지고 있어요. (geu-neun ha-yan i-reul ga-ji-go iss-eo-yo.)

She showed her teeth in a smile. - 그녀는 웃으며 이를 보였어요. (geu-nyeo-neun u-seu-myeo i-reul bo-yeoss-eo-yo.)


Eyebrows - 눈썹 (nunssip)



● His eyebrows are thick.

- 그의 눈썹은 굵어요. (geu-ui nunssip-eun gu-geoyo.)


● She raised her eyebrows in surprise.

- 그녀는 놀람에 눈썹을 올렸어요. (geu-nyeo-neun nol-lam-e nunssip-eul ol-lyeo-sseo-yo.)




Now that we've described each part of his face, let's reveal the full picture of our character that we described!




With this complete view, you can now visualize how all these features come together to create a unique facial expression. Practice these Korean phrases to describe faces not just in cartoons but also in real-life situations.


Practice these phrases to become more confident in expressing yourself in Korean!


Remember, in Part 1, we learned how to use possessive adjectives to describe ownership, such as "my," "your," "his," and "her." These are essential for constructing meaningful sentences in Korean! You can give it a try to practice what you have already learned in first part ! Then practice these sentences to improve your Korean fluency and confidently engage in daily conversations. Stay tuned for more language tips and lessons on learning Korean.


If you have any questions feel free to share them in the comments section below!




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