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몸무게

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Understanding 몸무게

몸무게 literally means 'body weight' and is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about health, fitness, or diet. It is a noun and often appears with verbs related to measuring, gaining, or losing weight.

Common Collocations

  • 몸무게가 늘다: to gain weight
  • 몸무게를 재다: to measure body weight
  • 몸무게를 줄이다: to lose weight

These phrases are frequently used in health contexts or when discussing lifestyle changes.

Usage Notes

When using 몸무게, speakers often imply concern about health or appearance. It is polite and neutral, suitable for both casual and formal contexts. A common learner mistake is confusing 몸무게 with 체중; both mean 'body weight,' but 몸무게 is more colloquial, while 체중 is more formal and often used in medical or official settings.

Practical Tips

Use 몸무게 when talking about your own or others' weight in daily life, such as at the gym, with friends, or during health check-ups. Pair it with verbs like 재다 (to measure), 늘다 (to increase), or 줄이다 (to decrease) to express changes clearly.

Example Sentences

최근에 몸무게가 많이 늘었어요.

Choegeune mommugega mani neureosseoyo.

I have gained a lot of body weight recently.

몸무게를 줄이기 위해 매일 운동하고 있어요.

Mommuge-reul juligi wihae maeil undonghago isseoyo.

I exercise every day to lose body weight.

몸무게가 늘면 건강에 문제가 생길 수 있어요.

Mommugega neul-myeon geongang-e munje-ga saenggil su isseoyo.

If body weight increases, health problems can occur.