Difference between weight and body weight in Korean

무게·몸무게

weight

무게weight

Weight is how heavy something is. In Korean, 무게 means the heaviness of a thing, like a bag, a box, or a suitcase. You can use it when talking about how heavy something feels or checking its weight.

body weight

몸무게body weight

Body weight means how heavy a person’s body is. In Korean, 몸무게 is used when you talk about your weight at home, at school, or at the doctor’s office. People often measure body weight in kilograms.

The difference

weight (무게) and body weight (몸무게) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “weight” when Weight is how heavy something is. In Korean, 무게 means the heaviness of a thing, like a bag, a box, or a suitcase. You can use it when tal… Use “body weight” when Body weight means how heavy a person’s body is. In Korean, 몸무게 is used when you talk about your weight at home, at school, or at the doct…