Korean · Body & Health
"Elbow" in Korean: 팔꿈치
팔꿈치palkkumchi
Elbow in Korean is 팔꿈치 (palkkumchi). 팔꿈치 is the Korean noun for elbow; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Explaining pain
팔꿈치가 아파요.palkkumchiga apayo.
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How to pronounce 팔꿈치
Say it
palkkumchi
/pʰalk͈umtɕʰi/
팔꿈치 (palkkumchi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 팔꿈치 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Elbow" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 팔꿈치palkkumchi | Elbow Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 팔꿈치 부위palkkumchi buwi | elbow area A useful combination with 팔꿈치. | A useful combination with 팔꿈치. |
| 팔꿈치를palkkumchireul | Elbow (as an object) Use 를 when 팔꿈치 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 팔꿈치 is the object of an action. |
How to use 팔꿈치 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
팔꿈치가 아파요.
palkkumchiga apayo.
My elbow hurts.
팔꿈치가 marks 팔꿈치 as the subject.
- 2Describing movement
팔꿈치를 움직일 수 있어요?
palkkumchireul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your elbow?
팔꿈치를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Avoiding injury
팔꿈치를 조심하세요.
palkkumchireul josimhaseyo.
Be careful with your elbow.
팔꿈치를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 팔꿈치
Incorrect: 팔꿈치이 아파요.
Correct: 팔꿈치가 아파요.
When practicing elbow, use the correct particle or copula after 팔꿈치; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 팔꿈치이에요.
Correct: 팔꿈치예요.
When practicing elbow, when identifying something as 팔꿈치, use 팔꿈치예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
팔꿈치 is the Korean noun for elbow; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear. The combination 팔꿈치 부위 (palkkumchi buwi) means elbow area.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 팔꿈치
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
팔꿈치가 아파요.
palkkumchiga apayo.
My elbow hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
팔꿈치를 움직일 수 있어요?
palkkumchireul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your elbow?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elbow" in Korean
What does 팔꿈치 mean in Korean?
Elbow in Korean is 팔꿈치 (palkkumchi). 팔꿈치 is the Korean noun for elbow; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
How do I use 팔꿈치 부위?
팔꿈치 부위 (palkkumchi buwi) means elbow area. 팔꿈치 is the Korean noun for elbow; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Which object particle goes after 팔꿈치?
The object form is 팔꿈치를 because 팔꿈치 ends in a vowel.
How is 팔꿈치 pronounced?
팔꿈치 (palkkumchi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 팔꿈치 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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