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As a Korean language teacher with 20 years of experience, I believe that learning Korean is not just about mastering the grammar and vocabulary rules, but also understanding the culture and traditions of Korea. In this lesson, we will learn about Korean vocabulary related to body parts. This lesson is suitable for complete beginners in the Korean language, and it will help you to describe body parts and their functions using the Korean language.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Colors & Weather and Seasons.

Vocabulary

The table below shows some Korean vocabulary related to body parts, their corresponding pronunciations, and English translations:

Korean	Pronunciation	English Translation
머리 (meori)	mʌ.ɾi	Head
눈 (nun)	nun	Eye
코 (ko)	kʰo	Nose
입 (ib)	ip̚	Mouth
귀 (gwi)	kɥi	Ear
눈동자 (nundongja)	nun.t͈oŋ.d͡ʑa	Pupil
이 (i)	i	Tooth
목 (mok)	mok̚	Neck
어깨 (eokkae)	ʌ.k͈ɛ	Shoulder
팔 (pal)	pʰal	Arm
팔꿈치 (palkkumchi)	pʰal.k͈um.t͡ɕʰi	Elbow
손 (son)	son	Hand
손가락 (son-garak)	son.k͈a.ɾak̚	Finger (Including the thumb)
엉덩이 (eongdeong-i)	ʌŋ.dʌŋ.i	Hip
다리 (dari)	ta.ɾi	Leg
무릎 (mureup)	mu.ɾɯp̚	Knee
발 (bal)	pal	Foot
발가락 (balgarak)	pal.k͈a.ɾak̚	Toe

Here are some key points to note:

• Pronunciation is an important aspect of learning Korean. In this table, the pronunciation is given using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as well as the transliteration and its equivalent in the Latin script.

• There are many body parts in Korean, and it is important to learn them in context. For example, when describing someone's appearance, you might say "그는 큰 귀가 있어요 (geuneun keun gwigga isseoyo)" which means "He has big ears."

• There are also many related words and expressions that you can learn along with body parts, such as "이가 아파 (iga apa)" which means "I have a toothache."

Grammar

In Korean, the basic sentence structure follows the pattern of Subject-Object-Verb (SOV). For example, "저는 손을 씻어요. (Jeoneun soneul ssit-eoyo)" which means "I wash my hands."

Here are some important grammar points to note when using Korean vocabulary related to body parts:

• When describing a body part, use the particle "을/를 (eul/reul)" after the noun. For example, "손을 씻어요 (soneul ssit-eoyo)" means "wash hands."

• To indicate that an action is being performed on one's own body part, use the possessive marker "에게 (ege)" after the body part noun. For example, "머리에게 물을 뿌리다 (meoliege muleul ppurida)" means "sprinkle water on one's head."

• Korean also has many idiomatic expressions related to body parts. For example, "귀가 차갑다 (gwigga chagabda)" means "have cold ears" and can be used to describe someone who is unfriendly or unhelpful.

Tips

Here are some tips to help you learn Korean vocabulary related to body parts:

• Practice making sentences that use body parts to describe yourself and others.

• Watch Korean TV shows, movies, and dramas, and pay attention to how body parts are used in everyday conversation.

• Use flashcards to memorize the Korean words for body parts, and quiz yourself regularly.

Sources

• Body Parts in Korean - Learn the terms from head to toe
• Complete List of Body Parts vocabulary in Korean | TOPIK GUIDE
• 20 Must-know Body Parts in Korean: From Head to Toe (And ...

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• Course Presentation

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Korean Culture and Customs

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Daily Routine

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Korean Pop Culture

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Describing People and Things

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Food and Drinks

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Korean Traditions

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Health and Body

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