Korean · Body & Health
"Finger" in Korean: 손가락
손가락songarak
Finger in Korean is 손가락 (songarak). 손가락 is the Korean noun for finger; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Explaining pain
손가락이 아파요.songaragi apayo.
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How to pronounce 손가락
Say it
songarak
/sonkaɾak̚/
손가락 (songarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 손가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Finger" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 손가락songarak | Finger Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 손가락 부위songarak buwi | finger area A useful combination with 손가락. | A useful combination with 손가락. |
| 손가락을songarageul | Finger (as an object) Use 을 when 손가락 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 손가락 is the object of an action. |
How to use 손가락 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
손가락이 아파요.
songaragi apayo.
My finger hurts.
손가락이 marks 손가락 as the subject.
- 2Describing movement
손가락을 움직일 수 있어요?
songarageul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your finger?
손가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Avoiding injury
손가락을 조심하세요.
songarageul josimhaseyo.
Be careful with your finger.
손가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 손가락
Incorrect: 손가락가 아파요.
Correct: 손가락이 아파요.
When practicing finger, use the correct particle or copula after 손가락; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 손가락예요.
Correct: 손가락이에요.
When practicing finger, when identifying something as 손가락, use 손가락이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
손가락 is the Korean noun for finger; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear. The combination 손가락 부위 (songarak buwi) means finger area.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 손가락
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
손가락이 아파요.
songaragi apayo.
My finger hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
손가락을 움직일 수 있어요?
songarageul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your finger?
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 "Finger" in Korean
What does 손가락 mean in Korean?
Finger in Korean is 손가락 (songarak). 손가락 is the Korean noun for finger; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
How do I use 손가락 부위?
손가락 부위 (songarak buwi) means finger area. 손가락 is the Korean noun for finger; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Which object particle goes after 손가락?
The object form is 손가락을 because 손가락 ends in a consonant.
How is 손가락 pronounced?
손가락 (songarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 손가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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