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== Introduction ==


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Welcome to the lesson on describing people in Korean! In this lesson, you will learn how to describe people's physical appearance and personality using adjectives in Korean. This topic is important because being able to describe people is a fundamental skill in any language, and it allows you to communicate effectively and express yourself more accurately. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form descriptive sentences about people in Korean and have a better understanding of Korean grammar.
 
In this lesson, we will start by learning the basic adjectives used to describe people's physical appearance and personality. We will then move on to more complex sentence structures and learn how to use these adjectives in sentences. Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to help you practice and reinforce what you have learned.
 
So let's get started and learn how to describe people in Korean!


As an experienced Korean language teacher, I believe that describing people is one of the most important communication skills to have. In this lesson, you will learn how to describe people in Korean based on their physical appearance and personality traits. By learning new adjectives, you will be able to form descriptive sentences and communicate more efficiently in Korean.
== Describing Physical Appearance ==


When describing people's physical appearance in Korean, we use adjectives to convey different characteristics such as height, weight, hair color, eye color, and more. Let's start by learning some basic adjectives commonly used to describe physical appearance.


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conditional-Sentences|Conditional Sentences]] & [[Language/Korean/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
=== Height ===
== Adjectives ==


Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional information about a noun or pronoun, for example, how it looks, feels, smells, or tastes. In Korean, adjectives usually come before the noun or pronoun they modify. Here are some common Korean adjectives used to describe people:
To describe someone's height in Korean, we use the adjective "크다" (keuda) which means "tall" and "작다" (jakda) which means "short". Let's look at some examples:


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! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 아름다운 || a-reum-da-un || beautiful
| 키가 크다 || ki-ga keu-da || tall
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| 멋진 || meot-jin || handsome / cool
| 키가 작다 || ki-ga jak-da || short
|-
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| 귀엽다 || gwi-yeop-da || cute
| 그는 키가 크다 || geu-neun ki-ga keu-da || He is tall.
|-
|-
| 착하다 || chak-ha-da || kind
| 그녀는 키가 작다 || geu-nyeo-neun ki-ga jak-da || She is short.
|}
 
=== Weight ===
 
To describe someone's weight in Korean, we use the adjective "뚱뚱하다" (ddung-ddung-ha-da) which means "fat" and "마르다" (ma-reu-da) which means "thin". Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 똑똑하다 || ttok-ttok-ha-da || smart
| 몸이 뚱뚱하다 || mom-i ddung-ddung-ha-da || fat
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| 웃기다 || ut-gi-da || funny
| 몸이 마르다 || mom-i ma-reu-da || thin
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| 지루하다 || ji-ru-ha-da || boring
| 그는 몸이 뚱뚱하다 || geu-neun mom-i ddung-ddung-ha-da || He is fat.
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| 성실하다 || seong-shil-ha-da || hardworking
| 그녀는 몸이 마르다 || geu-nyeo-neun mom-i ma-reu-da || She is thin.
|}
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Note that some Korean adjectives have the verb ending '-하다', which means 'to be'. This ending can be combined with other adjectives to form new descriptive words, which are useful for describing people's characteristics.
=== Hair Color ===


Example:
To describe someone's hair color in Korean, we use the adjective "검은색" (geom-eun-saek) which means "black", "갈색" (gal-saek) which means "brown", "금발" (geum-bal) which means "blond", and "빨간색" (ppal-gan-saek) which means "red". Here are some examples:


* 예쁘다 (yeo-ppu-da) = pretty
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* 예쁘다 + '-하다' = 예쁘다고 하다 (yeo-ppu-da-go ha-da)
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
* 예쁘다고 하다 = be said to be pretty
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| 검은색 머리 || geom-eun-saek meo-ri || black hair
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| 갈색 머리 || gal-saek meo-ri || brown hair
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| 금발 머리 || geum-bal meo-ri || blond hair
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| 빨간색 머리 || ppal-gan-saek meo-ri || red hair
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| 그녀는 검은색 머리를 가지고 있다 || geu-nyeo-neun geom-eun-saek meo-ri-reul ga-ji-go it-da || She has black hair.
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| 그는 금발 머리를 가지고 있다 || geu-neun geum-bal meo-ri-reul ga-ji-go it-da || He has blond hair.
|}
 
=== Eye Color ===
 
To describe someone's eye color in Korean, we use the adjective "검은 눈" (geom-eun nun) which means "black eyes", "갈색 눈" (gal-saek nun) which means "brown eyes", "파란 눈" (pa-ran nun) which means "blue eyes", and "녹색 눈" (nok-saek nun) which means "green eyes". Here are some examples:


== Describing Physical Appearance ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 검은 눈 || geom-eun nun || black eyes
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| 갈색 눈 || gal-saek nun || brown eyes
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| 파란 눈 || pa-ran nun || blue eyes
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| 녹색 눈 || nok-saek nun || green eyes
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| 그는 파란 눈을 가지고 있다 || geu-neun pa-ran nun-eul ga-ji-go it-da || He has blue eyes.
|-
| 그녀는 녹색 눈을 가지고 있다 || geu-nyeo-neun nok-saek nun-eul ga-ji-go it-da || She has green eyes.
|}
 
=== Age ===
 
To describe someone's age in Korean, we use the adjective "어린" (eo-rin) which means "young" and "늙은" (neul-geun) which means "old". Here are some examples:
 
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| 어린 나이 || eo-rin na-i || young age
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| 늙은 나이 || neul-geun na-i || old age
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| 그는 어린 나이다 || geu-neun eo-rin na-i-da || He is young.
|-
| 그녀는 늙은 나이다 || geu-nyeo-neun neul-geun na-i-da || She is old.
|}
 
=== Other Physical Descriptions ===
 
To describe other physical characteristics such as facial features, we use adjectives like "예쁜" (ye-ppeun) which means "pretty", "잘 생긴" (jal saeng-gin) which means "handsome", "못 생긴" (mot saeng-gin) which means "ugly", "귀여운" (gwi-yeo-un) which means "cute", and "멋있는" (meot-it-neun) which means "cool". Here are some examples:
 
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! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 예쁜 얼굴 || ye-ppeun eol-gul || pretty face
|-
| 잘 생긴 얼굴 || jal saeng-gin eol-gul || handsome face
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| 못 생긴 얼굴 || mot saeng-gin eol-gul || ugly face
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| 귀여운 얼굴 || gwi-yeo-un eol-gul || cute face
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| 멋있는 얼굴 || meot-it-neun eol-gul || cool face
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| 그는 잘 생긴 얼굴을 가지고 있다 || geu-neun jal saeng-gin eol-gul-eul ga-ji-go it-da || He has a handsome face.
|-
| 그녀는 귀여운 얼굴을 가지고 있다 || geu-nyeo-neun gwi-yeo-un eol-gul-eul ga-ji-go it-da || She has a cute face.
|}


When describing people's physical appearance, it is helpful to use accurate adjectives that convey the right message. Here are some examples:
== Describing Personality ==


* 키가 크다 (ki-ga keu-da) - Tall
Describing someone's personality in Korean is just as important as describing their physical appearance. It allows you to convey their character traits and qualities. Let's explore some common adjectives used to describe personality in Korean.
* 키가 작다 (ki-ga jak-da) - Short
* 얼굴이 작다 (eol-gul-i jak-da) - Small face
* 얼굴이 커다 (eol-gul-i keo-da) - Big face
* 머리가 짧다 (meo-ri-ga jjalb-da) - Short hair
* 머리가 길다 (meo-ri-ga gil-da) - Long hair
* 눈이 커지다 (nun-i keo-ji-da) - Big eyes
* 코가 작다 (ko-ga jak-da) - Small nose
* 입술이 두껍다 (ip-sul-i du-kkeop-da) - Thick lips


And the list goes on! It is important to note that Koreans have different standards of beauty, and size or shape might not be as important as other factors such as skin tone, hair color, and facial features. However, these basic adjectives should help you describe someone's physical appearance fairly accurately.
=== Positive Personality Traits ===


=== Practice ===
To describe positive personality traits in Korean, we use adjectives like "친절한" (chin-jeol-han) which means "kind", "예의 바른" (ye-ui ba-reun) which means "polite", "착한" (chak-han) which means "good-hearted", "용감한" (yong-gam-han) which means "brave", and "지적인" (ji-jeok-in) which means "intellectual". Here are some examples:
Let's practice! Use the adjectives provided to make sentences describing people.  


* Example: Oppa가 머리가 짧아요. (Oppa-ga meo-ri-ga jjalb-a-yo) - Oppa has short hair.
{| class="wikitable"
* 그녀는 속이 깊어요. (Geu-nyeo-neun sog-i gipeo-yo) - She is deep-minded.
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
* 친구는 얼굴이 창백해요. (Chin-gu-neun eol-gul-i chang-baek-hae-yo) - My friend has pale skin.
|-
* 내 동생은 키가 작아요. (Nae dong-saeng-eun ki-ga jak-a-yo) - My younger sibling is short.
| 친절한 || chin-jeol-han || kind
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| 예의 바른 || ye-ui ba-reun || polite
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| 착한 || chak-han || good-hearted
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| 용감한 || yong-gam-han || brave
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| 지적인 || ji-jeok-in || intellectual
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| 그는 친절한 사람이다 || geu-neun chin-jeol-han sa-ram-i-da || He is a kind person.
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| 그녀는 예의 바른 사람이다 || geu-nyeo-neun ye-ui ba-reun sa-ram-i-da || She is a polite person.
|}


== Describing Personality Traits ==
=== Negative Personality Traits ===


Personality traits refer to a person's characteristic way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. In Korean, there are many adjectives that describe a person's personality. Here are some useful ones:
To describe negative personality traits in Korean, we use adjectives like "거만한" (geo-man-han) which means "arrogant", "무례한" (mu-rye-han) which means "rude", "심술궂은" (sim-sul-kwol-eun) which means "mean-spirited", "겁쟁이" (geob-jaeng-i) which means "cowardly", and "어리석은" (eo-ri-seo-geun) which means "foolish". Here are some examples:


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| 친절하다 || chin-jeol-ha-da || friendly
| 거만한 || geo-man-han || arrogant
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| 재미있다 || jae-mi-it-da || interesting
| 무례한 || mu-rye-han || rude
|-
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| 답답하다 || dap-dap-ha-da || frustrating
| 심술궂은 || sim-sul-kwol-eun || mean-spirited
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| 정직하다 || jeong-jik-ha-da || honest
| 겁쟁이 || geob-jaeng-i || cowardly
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| 창의적이다 || chang-ui-jeok-e-da || creative
| 어리석은 || eo-ri-seo-geun || foolish
|-
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| 나쁜 || nap-peun || bad
| 그는 거만한 사람이다 || geu-neun geo-man-han sa-ram-i-da || He is an arrogant person.
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| 좋은 || joe-un || good
| 그녀는 무례한 사람이다 || geu-nyeo-neun mu-rye-han sa-ram-i-da || She is a rude person.
|}
 
=== Other Personality Traits ===
 
To describe other personality traits, we use adjectives like "낙천적인" (nak-cheon-jeok-in) which means "optimistic", "비관적인" (bi-gwan-jeok-in) which means "pessimistic", "활발한" (hwal-bal-han) which means "energetic", "조용한" (jo-yong-han) which means "quiet", and "외향적인" (oe-hyang-jeok-in) which means "outgoing". Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 바보같은 || ba-bo-gat-eun || foolish
| 낙천적인 || nak-cheon-jeok-in || optimistic
|-
| 비관적인 || bi-gwan-jeok-in || pessimistic
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| 활발한 || hwal-bal-han || energetic
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| 조용한 || jo-yong-han || quiet
|-
| 외향적인 || oe-hyang-jeok-in || outgoing
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| 그는 낙천적인 사람이다 || geu-neun nak-cheon-jeok-in sa-ram-i-da || He is an optimistic person.
|-
| 그녀는 활발한 사람이다 || geu-nyeo-neun hwal-bal-han sa-ram-i-da || She is an energetic person.
|}


Using these adjectives, you can form sentences that describe someone's personality. Here are some examples:
== Cultural Insights ==


* 이 사람은 정말 친절해요. (I sa-ram-eun jeong-mal chin-jeol-hae-yo) - This person is really friendly.
Korean culture places a strong emphasis on appearance and the concept of "face". This means that physical appearance is often considered important in Korean society, and people may go to great lengths to maintain their appearance. However, it is also important to note that Korean society values inner beauty and character traits. Koreans admire people who are kind, polite, and respectful, and these qualities are often seen as more important than physical appearance.
* 어제 영화가 정말 재미있었어요. (Eo-je yeong-hwa-ga jeong-mal jae-mi-it-eoss-eo-yo) - Yesterday's movie
 
In terms of physical appearance, there are certain beauty standards in Korea that may differ from Western standards. For example, pale skin is considered attractive, and many Koreans use skincare products and wear sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun. Additionally, double eyelid surgery is quite common in Korea, as many Koreans desire a more Westernized eyelid crease. These cultural insights provide a deeper understanding of the context in which physical appearance is described in Korean.
 
== Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of describing people in Korean.
 
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives to describe the physical appearance or personality. Choose from the adjectives we have learned in this lesson.
 
1. 그는 _______ 사람이다. (kind)
2. 그녀는 _______ 눈을 가지고 있다. (blue)
3. 키가 _______ 사람이다. (tall)
4. 그는 _______ 머리를 가지고 있다. (blond)
5. 그녀는 _______ 얼굴을 가지고 있다. (pretty)
 
Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
Translate the following sentences into Korean.
 
1. She has brown hair.
2. He is thin.
3. They have black eyes.
4. He is a polite person.
5. She is an outgoing person.
 
Exercise 3: Describe Yourself
Using the adjectives we have learned in this lesson, describe your own physical appearance and personality in Korean.
 
== Solutions ==
 
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
1. 그는 친절한 사람이다.
2. 그녀는 파란 눈을 가지고 있다.
3. 키가 큰 사람이다.
4. 그는 금발 머리를 가지고 있다.
5. 그녀는 예쁜 얼굴을 가지고 있다.
 
Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
1. 그녀는 갈색 머리를 가지고 있다.
2. 그는 마르다.
3. 그들은 검은 눈을 가지고 있다.
4. 그는 예의 바른 사람이다.
5. 그녀는 외향적인 사람이다.
 
Exercise 3: Describe Yourself
This exercise will vary depending on the individual's physical appearance and personality. Students should describe themselves using the adjectives learned in this lesson.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have learned how to describe people's physical appearance and personality in Korean. You now have the skills to form descriptive sentences using adjectives. Keep practicing and using these adjectives in your everyday conversations to reinforce your knowledge. In the next lesson, we will continue exploring the topic of describing people by learning how to describe things in Korean. Keep up the great work!
 
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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on describing people in Korean! In this lesson, you will learn how to describe people's physical appearance and personality using adjectives in Korean. This topic is important because being able to describe people is a fundamental skill in any language, and it allows you to communicate effectively and express yourself more accurately. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form descriptive sentences about people in Korean and have a better understanding of Korean grammar.

In this lesson, we will start by learning the basic adjectives used to describe people's physical appearance and personality. We will then move on to more complex sentence structures and learn how to use these adjectives in sentences. Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to help you practice and reinforce what you have learned.

So let's get started and learn how to describe people in Korean!

Describing Physical Appearance

When describing people's physical appearance in Korean, we use adjectives to convey different characteristics such as height, weight, hair color, eye color, and more. Let's start by learning some basic adjectives commonly used to describe physical appearance.

Height

To describe someone's height in Korean, we use the adjective "크다" (keuda) which means "tall" and "작다" (jakda) which means "short". Let's look at some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
키가 크다 ki-ga keu-da tall
키가 작다 ki-ga jak-da short
그는 키가 크다 geu-neun ki-ga keu-da He is tall.
그녀는 키가 작다 geu-nyeo-neun ki-ga jak-da She is short.

Weight

To describe someone's weight in Korean, we use the adjective "뚱뚱하다" (ddung-ddung-ha-da) which means "fat" and "마르다" (ma-reu-da) which means "thin". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
몸이 뚱뚱하다 mom-i ddung-ddung-ha-da fat
몸이 마르다 mom-i ma-reu-da thin
그는 몸이 뚱뚱하다 geu-neun mom-i ddung-ddung-ha-da He is fat.
그녀는 몸이 마르다 geu-nyeo-neun mom-i ma-reu-da She is thin.

Hair Color

To describe someone's hair color in Korean, we use the adjective "검은색" (geom-eun-saek) which means "black", "갈색" (gal-saek) which means "brown", "금발" (geum-bal) which means "blond", and "빨간색" (ppal-gan-saek) which means "red". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
검은색 머리 geom-eun-saek meo-ri black hair
갈색 머리 gal-saek meo-ri brown hair
금발 머리 geum-bal meo-ri blond hair
빨간색 머리 ppal-gan-saek meo-ri red hair
그녀는 검은색 머리를 가지고 있다 geu-nyeo-neun geom-eun-saek meo-ri-reul ga-ji-go it-da She has black hair.
그는 금발 머리를 가지고 있다 geu-neun geum-bal meo-ri-reul ga-ji-go it-da He has blond hair.

Eye Color

To describe someone's eye color in Korean, we use the adjective "검은 눈" (geom-eun nun) which means "black eyes", "갈색 눈" (gal-saek nun) which means "brown eyes", "파란 눈" (pa-ran nun) which means "blue eyes", and "녹색 눈" (nok-saek nun) which means "green eyes". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
검은 눈 geom-eun nun black eyes
갈색 눈 gal-saek nun brown eyes
파란 눈 pa-ran nun blue eyes
녹색 눈 nok-saek nun green eyes
그는 파란 눈을 가지고 있다 geu-neun pa-ran nun-eul ga-ji-go it-da He has blue eyes.
그녀는 녹색 눈을 가지고 있다 geu-nyeo-neun nok-saek nun-eul ga-ji-go it-da She has green eyes.

Age

To describe someone's age in Korean, we use the adjective "어린" (eo-rin) which means "young" and "늙은" (neul-geun) which means "old". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
어린 나이 eo-rin na-i young age
늙은 나이 neul-geun na-i old age
그는 어린 나이다 geu-neun eo-rin na-i-da He is young.
그녀는 늙은 나이다 geu-nyeo-neun neul-geun na-i-da She is old.

Other Physical Descriptions

To describe other physical characteristics such as facial features, we use adjectives like "예쁜" (ye-ppeun) which means "pretty", "잘 생긴" (jal saeng-gin) which means "handsome", "못 생긴" (mot saeng-gin) which means "ugly", "귀여운" (gwi-yeo-un) which means "cute", and "멋있는" (meot-it-neun) which means "cool". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
예쁜 얼굴 ye-ppeun eol-gul pretty face
잘 생긴 얼굴 jal saeng-gin eol-gul handsome face
못 생긴 얼굴 mot saeng-gin eol-gul ugly face
귀여운 얼굴 gwi-yeo-un eol-gul cute face
멋있는 얼굴 meot-it-neun eol-gul cool face
그는 잘 생긴 얼굴을 가지고 있다 geu-neun jal saeng-gin eol-gul-eul ga-ji-go it-da He has a handsome face.
그녀는 귀여운 얼굴을 가지고 있다 geu-nyeo-neun gwi-yeo-un eol-gul-eul ga-ji-go it-da She has a cute face.

Describing Personality

Describing someone's personality in Korean is just as important as describing their physical appearance. It allows you to convey their character traits and qualities. Let's explore some common adjectives used to describe personality in Korean.

Positive Personality Traits

To describe positive personality traits in Korean, we use adjectives like "친절한" (chin-jeol-han) which means "kind", "예의 바른" (ye-ui ba-reun) which means "polite", "착한" (chak-han) which means "good-hearted", "용감한" (yong-gam-han) which means "brave", and "지적인" (ji-jeok-in) which means "intellectual". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
친절한 chin-jeol-han kind
예의 바른 ye-ui ba-reun polite
착한 chak-han good-hearted
용감한 yong-gam-han brave
지적인 ji-jeok-in intellectual
그는 친절한 사람이다 geu-neun chin-jeol-han sa-ram-i-da He is a kind person.
그녀는 예의 바른 사람이다 geu-nyeo-neun ye-ui ba-reun sa-ram-i-da She is a polite person.

Negative Personality Traits

To describe negative personality traits in Korean, we use adjectives like "거만한" (geo-man-han) which means "arrogant", "무례한" (mu-rye-han) which means "rude", "심술궂은" (sim-sul-kwol-eun) which means "mean-spirited", "겁쟁이" (geob-jaeng-i) which means "cowardly", and "어리석은" (eo-ri-seo-geun) which means "foolish". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
거만한 geo-man-han arrogant
무례한 mu-rye-han rude
심술궂은 sim-sul-kwol-eun mean-spirited
겁쟁이 geob-jaeng-i cowardly
어리석은 eo-ri-seo-geun foolish
그는 거만한 사람이다 geu-neun geo-man-han sa-ram-i-da He is an arrogant person.
그녀는 무례한 사람이다 geu-nyeo-neun mu-rye-han sa-ram-i-da She is a rude person.

Other Personality Traits

To describe other personality traits, we use adjectives like "낙천적인" (nak-cheon-jeok-in) which means "optimistic", "비관적인" (bi-gwan-jeok-in) which means "pessimistic", "활발한" (hwal-bal-han) which means "energetic", "조용한" (jo-yong-han) which means "quiet", and "외향적인" (oe-hyang-jeok-in) which means "outgoing". Here are some examples:

Korean Pronunciation English
낙천적인 nak-cheon-jeok-in optimistic
비관적인 bi-gwan-jeok-in pessimistic
활발한 hwal-bal-han energetic
조용한 jo-yong-han quiet
외향적인 oe-hyang-jeok-in outgoing
그는 낙천적인 사람이다 geu-neun nak-cheon-jeok-in sa-ram-i-da He is an optimistic person.
그녀는 활발한 사람이다 geu-nyeo-neun hwal-bal-han sa-ram-i-da She is an energetic person.

Cultural Insights

Korean culture places a strong emphasis on appearance and the concept of "face". This means that physical appearance is often considered important in Korean society, and people may go to great lengths to maintain their appearance. However, it is also important to note that Korean society values inner beauty and character traits. Koreans admire people who are kind, polite, and respectful, and these qualities are often seen as more important than physical appearance.

In terms of physical appearance, there are certain beauty standards in Korea that may differ from Western standards. For example, pale skin is considered attractive, and many Koreans use skincare products and wear sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun. Additionally, double eyelid surgery is quite common in Korea, as many Koreans desire a more Westernized eyelid crease. These cultural insights provide a deeper understanding of the context in which physical appearance is described in Korean.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of describing people in Korean.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives to describe the physical appearance or personality. Choose from the adjectives we have learned in this lesson.

1. 그는 _______ 사람이다. (kind) 2. 그녀는 _______ 눈을 가지고 있다. (blue) 3. 키가 _______ 사람이다. (tall) 4. 그는 _______ 머리를 가지고 있다. (blond) 5. 그녀는 _______ 얼굴을 가지고 있다. (pretty)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences Translate the following sentences into Korean.

1. She has brown hair. 2. He is thin. 3. They have black eyes. 4. He is a polite person. 5. She is an outgoing person.

Exercise 3: Describe Yourself Using the adjectives we have learned in this lesson, describe your own physical appearance and personality in Korean.

Solutions

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks 1. 그는 친절한 사람이다. 2. 그녀는 파란 눈을 가지고 있다. 3. 키가 큰 사람이다. 4. 그는 금발 머리를 가지고 있다. 5. 그녀는 예쁜 얼굴을 가지고 있다.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences 1. 그녀는 갈색 머리를 가지고 있다. 2. 그는 마르다. 3. 그들은 검은 눈을 가지고 있다. 4. 그는 예의 바른 사람이다. 5. 그녀는 외향적인 사람이다.

Exercise 3: Describe Yourself This exercise will vary depending on the individual's physical appearance and personality. Students should describe themselves using the adjectives learned in this lesson.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to describe people's physical appearance and personality in Korean. You now have the skills to form descriptive sentences using adjectives. Keep practicing and using these adjectives in your everyday conversations to reinforce your knowledge. In the next lesson, we will continue exploring the topic of describing people by learning how to describe things in Korean. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1


Korean Alphabets


Greetings and Introductions


Korean Culture and Customs


Sentence Building


Daily Routine


Korean Pop Culture


Describing People and Things


Food and Drinks


Korean Traditions


Verb Tenses


Travel and Sightseeing


Korean Arts and Crafts


Conjunctions and Connectors


Health and Body


Korean Nature

Videos

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