Korean · Body & Health
"Heart" in Korean: 심장
심장simjang
Heart in Korean is 심장 (simjang). 심장 is the anatomical heart; 마음 refers to feelings or the mind rather than the organ.
Learning anatomy
심장이 어디에 있어요?simjangi eodie isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 심장
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simjang
/simtɕaŋ/
심장 (simjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 심장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Heart" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 심장simjang | Heart Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 심장 검사simjang geomsa | heart examination A useful combination with 심장. | A useful combination with 심장. |
| 심장을simjangeul | Heart (as an object) Use 을 when 심장 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 심장 is the object of an action. |
How to use 심장 in real life
- 1Learning anatomy
심장이 어디에 있어요?
simjangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the heart?
심장이 marks 심장 as the subject.
- 2At a medical appointment
심장을 검사해야 해요.
simjangeul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The heart needs to be examined.
심장을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Describing a medical concern
심장에 문제가 있어요.
simjange munjega isseoyo.
There is a problem with the heart.
심장 appears in a complete sentence for heart.
Mistakes English speakers make with 심장
Incorrect: 심장가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 심장이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing heart, use the correct particle or copula after 심장; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 심장예요.
Correct: 심장이에요.
When practicing heart, when identifying something as 심장, use 심장이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
심장 is the anatomical heart; 마음 refers to feelings or the mind rather than the organ. The combination 심장 검사 (simjang geomsa) means heart examination.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 심장
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
심장이 어디에 있어요?
simjangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the heart?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
심장을 검사해야 해요.
simjangeul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The heart needs to be examined.
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 "Heart" in Korean
What does 심장 mean in Korean?
Heart in Korean is 심장 (simjang). 심장 is the anatomical heart; 마음 refers to feelings or the mind rather than the organ.
How do I use 심장 검사?
심장 검사 (simjang geomsa) means heart examination. 심장 is the anatomical heart; 마음 refers to feelings or the mind rather than the organ.
Which object particle goes after 심장?
The object form is 심장을 because 심장 ends in a consonant.
How is 심장 pronounced?
심장 (simjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 심장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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