Korean · Body & Health
"Brain" in Korean: 뇌
뇌noe
Brain in Korean is 뇌 (noe). 뇌 names the brain; 뇌 검사 refers to an examination rather than an English-style plural noun.
Learning anatomy
뇌가 어디에 있어요?noega eodie isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 뇌
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noe
/nwe/
뇌 (noe) has 1 Hangul syllable. 뇌 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Brain" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 뇌noe | Brain Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 뇌 검사noe geomsa | brain examination A useful combination with 뇌. | A useful combination with 뇌. |
| 뇌를noereul | Brain (as an object) Use 를 when 뇌 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 뇌 is the object of an action. |
How to use 뇌 in real life
- 1Learning anatomy
뇌가 어디에 있어요?
noega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the brain?
뇌가 marks 뇌 as the subject.
- 2At a medical appointment
뇌를 검사해야 해요.
noereul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The brain needs to be examined.
뇌를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Describing a medical concern
뇌에 문제가 있어요.
noee munjega isseoyo.
There is a problem with the brain.
뇌 appears in a complete sentence for brain.
Mistakes English speakers make with 뇌
Incorrect: 뇌이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 뇌가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing brain, use the correct particle or copula after 뇌; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 뇌이에요.
Correct: 뇌예요.
When practicing brain, when identifying something as 뇌, use 뇌예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
뇌 names the brain; 뇌 검사 refers to an examination rather than an English-style plural noun. The combination 뇌 검사 (noe geomsa) means brain examination.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 뇌
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
뇌가 어디에 있어요?
noega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the brain?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
뇌를 검사해야 해요.
noereul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The brain needs to be examined.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in Korean
What does 뇌 mean in Korean?
Brain in Korean is 뇌 (noe). 뇌 names the brain; 뇌 검사 refers to an examination rather than an English-style plural noun.
How do I use 뇌 검사?
뇌 검사 (noe geomsa) means brain examination. 뇌 names the brain; 뇌 검사 refers to an examination rather than an English-style plural noun.
Which object particle goes after 뇌?
The object form is 뇌를 because 뇌 ends in a vowel.
How is 뇌 pronounced?
뇌 (noe) has 1 Hangul syllable. 뇌 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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