Korean · Body & Health
"It hurts here" in Korean: 여기가 아파요
여기가 아파요yeogiga apayo
It hurts here in Korean is 여기가 아파요 (yeogiga apayo). 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
It hurts here: starting the exchange
여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.yeogiga apayo. sonmogieyo.
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How to pronounce 여기가 아파요
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yeogiga apayo
/jʌkika apʰajo/
여기가 아파요 is read yeogiga apayo. In 여기가 많이 아파요, read the full phrase as yeogiga mani apayo.
"It hurts here" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여기가 아파요yeogiga apayo | It hurts here The inventory form for it hurts here. | The inventory form for it hurts here. |
| 여기가 많이 아파요yeogiga mani apayo | it hurts a lot here 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible. | 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible. |
How to use 여기가 아파요 in real life
- 1It hurts here: starting the exchange
여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.
yeogiga apayo. sonmogieyo.
It hurts here. It is my wrist.
여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
- 2It hurts here: adding useful context
움직이면 여기가 아파요.
umjigimyeon yeogiga apayo.
It hurts here when I move.
This sentence places 여기가 아파요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It hurts here: a different conversation
아침부터 여기가 아파요.
achimbuteo yeogiga apayo.
It has hurt here since morning.
This sentence places 여기가 아파요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여기가 아파요
Incorrect: 여기가 아파요. 손목예요.
Correct: 여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.
When practicing it hurts here, after 손목, use 손목이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 여기가 아파요. 손목이예요.
Correct: 여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.
When practicing it hurts here, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.
Good to know
여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 여기가 아파요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
여기가 아파요. 손목이에요.
yeogiga apayo. sonmogieyo.
It hurts here. It is my wrist.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
움직이면 여기가 아파요.
umjigimyeon yeogiga apayo.
It hurts here when I move.
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 "It hurts here" in Korean
What does 여기가 아파요 mean?
It hurts here in Korean is 여기가 아파요 (yeogiga apayo). 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
When should I say 여기가 많이 아파요?
여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
How does 여기가 많이 아파요 differ from the basic expression?
여기가 많이 아파요 means “it hurts a lot here”. 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
Can I use 여기가 아파요 in a full sentence?
여기가 아파요. 손목이에요. means “It hurts here. It is my wrist.” 여기가 points to the location of pain; use the body-part name if pointing is not possible.
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