Korean Vocabulary #21 – Shapes: Essential Korean Words for Everyday Use
1️⃣ Introduction
Learn 15 essential Korean words for basic shapes — perfect for describing objects, designs, and patterns in daily life.You’ll often hear these when learning geometry, describing items, or giving directions in Korean.
2️⃣ Vocabulary List
No. | Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
1 | 모양 | mo-yang | shape |
2 | 동그라미 | dong-geu-ra-mi | circle |
3 | 세모 | se-mo | triangle |
4 | 네모 | ne-mo | square |
5 | 직사각형 | jik-ssa-gak-hyeong | rectangle |
6 | 원 | won | circle (formal) |
7 | 별 | byeol | star |
8 | 하트 | ha-teu | heart |
9 | 선 | seon | line |
10 | 점 | jeom | dot |
11 | 곡선 | gok-seon | curve |
12 | 입체 | ip-che | three-dimensional form |
13 | 평면 | pyeong-myeon | flat surface |
14 | 도형 | do-hyeong | geometric shape |
15 | 모서리 | mo-seo-ri | edge / corner |
Example Sentences
💬 Example Sentences
이 모양은 예뻐요.(i mo-yang-eun ye-ppeo-yo.)→ This shape is pretty.
동그라미를 그려요.(dong-geu-ra-mi-reul geu-ryeo-yo.)→ I draw a circle.
세모 모양이에요.(se-mo mo-yang-i-e-yo.)→ It’s a triangle shape.
창문이 네모예요.(chang-mu-ni ne-mo-ye-yo.)→ The window is square.
책상은 직사각형이에요.(chaek-ssa-neun jik-ssa-gak-hyeong-i-e-yo.)→ The desk is rectangular.
동전은 원이에요.(dong-jeo-neun wo-ni-e-yo.)→ The coin is circular.
하늘에 별이 보여요.(ha-neu-re byeo-ri bo-yeo-yo.)→ I can see a star in the sky.
하트 모양 쿠키예요.(ha-teu mo-yang ku-ki-e-yo.)→ It’s a heart-shaped cookie.
그 남자는 선을 그어요.(geu nam-ja-neun seo-neul geu-eo-yo.)→ The man draws a line.
그 여자는 점을 찍어요.(geu yeo-ja-neun jeo-meul jji-geo-yo.)→ The woman makes a dot.
곡선을 따라 그려요.(gok-seo-neul tta-ra geu-ryeo-yo.)→ I draw along the curve.
입체 그림이에요.(ip-che geu-ri-mi-e-yo.)→ It’s a 3D picture.
이 종이는 평면이에요.(i jong-i-neun pyeong-myeo-ni-e-yo.)→ This paper is flat.
여러 가지 도형을 배워요.(yeo-reo ga-ji do-hyeo-geul bae-wo-yo.)→ We learn various geometric shapes.
상자의 모서리가 날카로워요.(sang-ja-e mo-seo-ri-ga nal-ka-ro-wo-yo.)→ The corner of the box is sharp.
3️⃣ Expression Tips & Cultural Notes
“모양 (shape)” is a very common word in Korean — it can mean both form and appearance.(예: “이 모양이 좋아요” = “I like this design.”)
동그라미 / 세모 / 네모 are native Korean words used even by adults in daily life.(예: “네모 버튼 눌러요.” → “Press the square button.”)
When describing objects, use 모양이에요 (~shaped) to indicate the form.Example: 하트 모양 케이크예요 → “It’s a heart-shaped cake.”
In Korean design and geometry contexts, people often use 도형, 입체, and 평면 to distinguish between 2D and 3D forms.
3️⃣ Mini Practice
Fill in the blanks.
이 ________은 예뻐요. (This shape is pretty)
________를 그려요. (I draw a circle)
________ 모양이에요. (It’s a triangle shape)
창문이 ________예요. (The window is square)
책상은 ________이에요. (The desk is rectangular)
동전은 ________이에요. (The coin is circular)
하늘에 ________이 보여요. (I can see a star in the sky)
________ 모양 쿠키예요. (It’s a heart-shaped cookie)
그 남자는 ________을 그어요. (The man draws a line)
그 여자는 ________을 찍어요. (The woman makes a dot)
________을 따라 그려요. (I draw along the curve)
________ 그림이에요. (It’s a 3D picture)
이 종이는 ________이에요. (This paper is flat)
여러 가지 ________을 배워요. (We learn various geometric shapes)
상자의 ________가 날카로워요. (The corner of the box is sharp)
Answers
이 모양은 예뻐요.(i mo-yang-eun ye-ppeo-yo.)→ This shape is pretty.
동그라미를 그려요.(dong-geu-ra-mi-reul geu-ryeo-yo.)→ I draw a circle.
세모 모양이에요.(se-mo mo-yang-i-e-yo.)→ It’s a triangle shape.
창문이 네모예요.(chang-mu-ni ne-mo-ye-yo.)→ The window is square.
책상은 직사각형이에요.(chaek-ssa-neun jik-ssa-gak-hyeong-i-e-yo.)→ The desk is rectangular.
동전은 원이에요.(dong-jeo-neun wo-ni-e-yo.)→ The coin is circular.
하늘에 별이 보여요.(ha-neu-re byeo-ri bo-yeo-yo.)→ I can see a star in the sky.
하트 모양 쿠키예요.(ha-teu mo-yang ku-ki-e-yo.)→ It’s a heart-shaped cookie.
그 남자는 선을 그어요.(geu nam-ja-neun seo-neul geu-eo-yo.)→ The man draws a line.
그 여자는 점을 찍어요.(geu yeo-ja-neun jeo-meul jji-geo-yo.)→ The woman makes a dot.
곡선을 따라 그려요.(gok-seo-neul tta-ra geu-ryeo-yo.)→ I draw along the curve.
입체 그림이에요.(ip-che geu-ri-mi-e-yo.)→ It’s a 3D picture.
이 종이는 평면이에요.(i jong-i-neun pyeong-myeo-ni-e-yo.)→ This paper is flat.
여러 가지 도형을 배워요.(yeo-reo ga-ji do-hyeo-geul bae-wo-yo.)→ We learn various geometric shapes.
상자의 모서리가 날카로워요.(sang-ja-e mo-seo-ri-ga nal-ka-ro-wo-yo.)→ The corner of the box is sharp.
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