Korean · Body & Health
"Hand" in Korean: 손
손son
Hand in Korean is 손 (son). 손을 씻어요 means I wash my hands; Korean often leaves plural marking out when the number is clear.
A simple sentence
손을 씻어요.soneul ssiseoyo.
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How to pronounce 손
Say it
sohn
/son/
손 is one syllable with an o vowel and a clear final n. Keep it distinct from 선, which has the eo vowel.
"Hand" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 손son | hand General noun. | General noun. |
| 손가락songarak | finger Literally related to the hand. | Literally related to the hand. |
How to use 손 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
손을 씻어요.
soneul ssiseoyo.
I wash my hands.
을 follows consonant-final 손.
- 2An everyday situation
손이 차가워요.
soni chagawoyo.
My hands are cold.
A singular-looking noun can refer to both hands in context.
- 3A useful question
손을 들어 주세요.
soneul deureo juseyo.
Please raise your hand.
들어 주세요 makes a polite request.
Mistakes English speakers make with 손
Incorrect: 손를 씻어요.
Correct: 손을 씻어요.
Use 을 after the final consonant.
Incorrect: 손가 차가워요.
Correct: 손이 차가워요.
The subject particle after 손 is 이.
Good to know
손 can refer to one or both hands without obligatory plural 들. Gestures also matter: use a polite manner when handing an item to someone older.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Before a meal
Partner
손을 씻었어요?
soneul ssiseosseoyo?
Did you wash your hands?
You
네, 손을 씻었어요.
ne, soneul ssiseosseoyo.
Yes, I washed my hands.
Partner
그럼 밥 먹어요.
geureom bap meogeoyo.
Then let’s eat.
You
네, 좋아요.
ne, joayo.
Yes, good.
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 "Hand" in Korean
What is hand in Korean?
손, son, is the basic noun hand.
How do I say wash my hands?
손을 씻어요 means I wash my hands.
Must I add deul for two hands?
No. Korean often relies on context rather than explicit plural marking.
What is finger?
손가락, songarak, means finger.
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