Korean · Body & Health
"Ear" in Korean: 귀
귀gwi
Ear in Korean is 귀 (gwi). 귀 is an ear; listen is 듣다, so the noun does not itself express listening.
Explaining pain
귀가 아파요.gwiga apayo.
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How to pronounce 귀
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gwi
/kwi/
귀 (gwi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 귀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Ear" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 귀gwi | Ear Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 귀가 아프다gwiga apeuda | have ear pain A useful combination with 귀. | A useful combination with 귀. |
| 귀를gwireul | Ear (as an object) Use 를 when 귀 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 귀 is the object of an action. |
How to use 귀 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
귀가 아파요.
gwiga apayo.
My ear hurts.
귀가 marks 귀 as the subject.
- 2Explaining hearing difficulty
귀가 잘 안 들려요.
gwiga jal an deullyeoyo.
I cannot hear well.
귀가 marks 귀 as the subject.
- 3After swimming
귀에 물이 들어갔어요.
gwie muri deureogasseoyo.
Water got into my ear.
귀 appears in a complete sentence for ear.
Mistakes English speakers make with 귀
Incorrect: 귀이 아파요.
Correct: 귀가 아파요.
When practicing ear, use the correct particle or copula after 귀; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 귀이에요.
Correct: 귀예요.
When practicing ear, when identifying something as 귀, use 귀예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
귀 is an ear; listen is 듣다, so the noun does not itself express listening. The combination 귀가 아프다 (gwiga apeuda) means have ear pain.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 귀
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
귀가 아파요.
gwiga apayo.
My ear hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
귀가 잘 안 들려요.
gwiga jal an deullyeoyo.
I cannot hear well.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ear" in Korean
What does 귀 mean in Korean?
Ear in Korean is 귀 (gwi). 귀 is an ear; listen is 듣다, so the noun does not itself express listening.
How do I use 귀가 아프다?
귀가 아프다 (gwiga apeuda) means have ear pain. 귀 is an ear; listen is 듣다, so the noun does not itself express listening.
Which object particle goes after 귀?
The object form is 귀를 because 귀 ends in a vowel.
How is 귀 pronounced?
귀 (gwi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 귀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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