When to use waist in Korean

When to use it

허리 means the waist, the middle part of your body above the hips. In clothing, people often use this word to talk about how pants, skirts, or belts fit around the waist. You can also use it when talking about body comfort, like saying your waist hurts.

Example sentences

1. 이 바지는 허리가 커요.

   These pants are big at the waist.

2. 허리에 벨트를 했어요.

   I put on a belt around my waist.

3. 이 치마는 허리가 너무 작아요.

   This skirt is too small at the waist.

4. 교복 바지는 허리 밴드가 있어요.

   The school uniform pants have a waist band.

5. 밖에서 운동할 때 허리를 펴세요.

   Straighten your waist when exercising outside.

6. 여행할 때 허리 가방이 편해요.

   A waist bag is convenient when traveling.