Korean · Body & Health
"Forehead" in Korean: 이마
이마ima
Forehead in Korean is 이마 (ima). 이마 is the Korean noun for forehead; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Explaining pain
이마가 아파요.imaga apayo.
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How to pronounce 이마
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ima
/ima/
이마 (ima) has 2 Hangul syllables. 이마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Forehead" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 이마ima | Forehead Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 이마 부위ima buwi | forehead area A useful combination with 이마. | A useful combination with 이마. |
| 이마를imareul | Forehead (as an object) Use 를 when 이마 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 이마 is the object of an action. |
How to use 이마 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
이마가 아파요.
imaga apayo.
My forehead hurts.
이마가 marks 이마 as the subject.
- 2Describing movement
이마를 움직일 수 있어요?
imareul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your forehead?
이마를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Avoiding injury
이마를 조심하세요.
imareul josimhaseyo.
Be careful with your forehead.
이마를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 이마
Incorrect: 이마이 아파요.
Correct: 이마가 아파요.
When practicing forehead, use the correct particle or copula after 이마; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 이마이에요.
Correct: 이마예요.
When practicing forehead, when identifying something as 이마, use 이마예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
이마 is the Korean noun for forehead; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear. The combination 이마 부위 (ima buwi) means forehead area.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 이마
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이마가 아파요.
imaga apayo.
My forehead hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이마를 움직일 수 있어요?
imareul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your forehead?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forehead" in Korean
What does 이마 mean in Korean?
Forehead in Korean is 이마 (ima). 이마 is the Korean noun for forehead; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
How do I use 이마 부위?
이마 부위 (ima buwi) means forehead area. 이마 is the Korean noun for forehead; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Which object particle goes after 이마?
The object form is 이마를 because 이마 ends in a vowel.
How is 이마 pronounced?
이마 (ima) has 2 Hangul syllables. 이마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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