Korean · Body & Health
"Headache" in Korean: 두통
두통dutong
Headache in Korean is 두통 (dutong). 두통 is headache; 머리가 아파요 is an everyday full sentence for having head pain.
Describing a symptom
두통이 있어요.dutongi isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 두통
Say it
dutong
/tutʰoŋ/
두통 (dutong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 두통 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Headache" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 두통dutong | Headache Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 두통 증상dutong jeungsang | headache symptom A useful combination with 두통. | A useful combination with 두통. |
| 두통을dutongeul | Headache (as an object) Use 을 when 두통 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 두통 is the object of an action. |
How to use 두통 in real life
- 1Describing a symptom
두통이 있어요.
dutongi isseoyo.
I have headache.
두통이 marks 두통 as the subject.
- 2At an appointment
두통이 언제 시작됐어요?
dutongi eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the headache start?
두통이 marks 두통 as the subject.
- 3Giving an update
두통이 좀 나아졌어요.
dutongi jom naajyeosseoyo.
The headache has improved a little.
두통이 marks 두통 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 두통
Incorrect: 두통가 있어요.
Correct: 두통이 있어요.
When practicing headache, use the correct particle or copula after 두통; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 두통예요.
Correct: 두통이에요.
When practicing headache, when identifying something as 두통, use 두통이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
두통 is headache; 머리가 아파요 is an everyday full sentence for having head pain. The combination 두통 증상 (dutong jeungsang) means headache symptom.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 두통
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
두통이 있어요.
dutongi isseoyo.
I have headache.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
두통이 언제 시작됐어요?
dutongi eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the headache start?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Headache" in Korean
What does 두통 mean in Korean?
Headache in Korean is 두통 (dutong). 두통 is headache; 머리가 아파요 is an everyday full sentence for having head pain.
How do I use 두통 증상?
두통 증상 (dutong jeungsang) means headache symptom. 두통 is headache; 머리가 아파요 is an everyday full sentence for having head pain.
Which object particle goes after 두통?
The object form is 두통을 because 두통 ends in a consonant.
How is 두통 pronounced?
두통 (dutong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 두통 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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