Meaning and Usage
"온몸" literally means "the whole body" and is used to emphasize that something involves or affects the entire body. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation and writing.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "온몸" in contexts describing physical sensations, health conditions, or emotional states that affect the entire body, such as pain, sweat, trembling, or warmth.
Collocations and Patterns
- 온몸에 땀이 나다: sweat all over the body, used when someone is very hot or nervous.
- 온몸이 아프다: the whole body hurts, common when describing illness or fatigue.
- 온몸이 떨리다: the whole body shakes, often from cold or fear.
Register and Politeness
"온몸" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "온몸" with "몸 전체" which also means "whole body." "온몸" is more idiomatic and often used to express a vivid physical state, while "몸 전체" is more formal and neutral. Use "온몸" to sound more natural in daily conversation.