신다리

Korean

Etymology

From Middle Korean 싄다리 (suyn-tali). Almost replaced by 허벅지 (heobeokji) and its alternative forms, even within the dialects where this form appears.

Noun

신다리 • (sindari)

1. (areas of Pyongan, Gangwon, Northern Gyeongsang and Hamgyong) upper thigh, thigh

   Synonym: 허벅지 (heobeokji)

   • 2012 February 1, 정수용 [jeongsuyong], “울새와 개미와 메뚜기의 잔치 [ulsaewa gaemiwa mettugiui janchi]”, in 한국구비문학대계 [han'gukgubimunhakdaegye]‎^[1], 경상북도 영양군 입암면 [gyeongsangbukdo yeong'yanggun ibammyeon]:

     얼쭉벌쭉하게 오줌을 누는데 이 개미가 신다리를 꽉 깨물어 버린 거라.

     Eoljjukbeoljjukhage ojum-eul nu-neunde i gaemi-ga sindari-reul kkwak kkaemureo beorin geo-ra.

     While [the lady] urinated nonchalantly, an ant [crawled up and] bit her thigh.