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