Korean · Body & Health
"Blood pressure" in Korean: 혈압
혈압hyeorap
Blood pressure in Korean is 혈압 (hyeorap). 혈압 is the Korean noun for blood pressure; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
혈압을 쟀어요.hyeorabeul jaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 혈압
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hyeorap
/hjʌɾap̚/
혈압 (hyeorap) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final p in 혈압 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Blood pressure" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 혈압hyeorap | Blood pressure Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 혈압에 대한 질문hyeorabe daehan jilmun | question about blood pressure A useful combination with 혈압. | A useful combination with 혈압. |
| 혈압을hyeorabeul | Blood pressure (as an object) Use 을 when 혈압 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 혈압 is the object of an action. |
How to use 혈압 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
혈압을 쟀어요.
hyeorabeul jaesseoyo.
I measured my blood pressure.
This sentence uses 혈압 in the blood pressure sense.
- 2A different situation
혈압 검사를 받았어요.
hyeorap geomsareul badasseoyo.
I had a blood pressure check.
This sentence uses 혈압 in the blood pressure sense.
- 3A useful question or update
혈압이 얼마예요?
hyeorabi eolmayeyo?
What is the blood pressure reading?
This sentence uses 혈압 in the blood pressure sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 혈압
Incorrect: 혈압를 쟀어요.
Correct: 혈압을 쟀어요.
When practicing blood pressure, use the correct particle or copula after 혈압; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 혈압예요.
Correct: 혈압이에요.
When practicing blood pressure, when identifying something as 혈압, use 혈압이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
혈압 is the Korean noun for blood pressure; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 혈압에 대한 질문 (hyeorabe daehan jilmun) means question about blood pressure.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 혈압
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
혈압을 쟀어요.
hyeorabeul jaesseoyo.
I measured my blood pressure.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
혈압 검사를 받았어요.
hyeorap geomsareul badasseoyo.
I had a blood pressure check.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood pressure" in Korean
What does 혈압 mean in Korean?
Blood pressure in Korean is 혈압 (hyeorap). 혈압 is the Korean noun for blood pressure; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 혈압에 대한 질문?
혈압에 대한 질문 (hyeorabe daehan jilmun) means question about blood pressure. 혈압 is the Korean noun for blood pressure; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 혈압?
The object form is 혈압을 because 혈압 ends in a consonant.
How is 혈압 pronounced?
혈압 (hyeorap) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final p in 혈압 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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