Korean · Body & Health
"Liver" in Korean: 간
간gan
Liver in Korean is 간 (gan). 간 is liver in anatomy; it can also refer to seasoning in food contexts.
Learning anatomy
간이 어디에 있어요?gani eodie isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 간
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gan
/kan/
간 (gan) has 1 Hangul syllable. 간 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Liver" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 간gan | Liver Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 간 검사gan geomsa | liver examination A useful combination with 간. | A useful combination with 간. |
| 간을ganeul | Liver (as an object) Use 을 when 간 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 간 is the object of an action. |
How to use 간 in real life
- 1Learning anatomy
간이 어디에 있어요?
gani eodie isseoyo?
Where is the liver?
간이 marks 간 as the subject.
- 2At a medical appointment
간을 검사해야 해요.
ganeul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The liver needs to be examined.
간을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Describing a medical concern
간에 문제가 있어요.
gane munjega isseoyo.
There is a problem with the liver.
간 appears in a complete sentence for liver.
Mistakes English speakers make with 간
Incorrect: 간가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 간이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing liver, use the correct particle or copula after 간; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 간예요.
Correct: 간이에요.
When practicing liver, when identifying something as 간, use 간이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
간 is liver in anatomy; it can also refer to seasoning in food contexts. The combination 간 검사 (gan geomsa) means liver examination.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 간
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
간이 어디에 있어요?
gani eodie isseoyo?
Where is the liver?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
간을 검사해야 해요.
ganeul geomsahaeya haeyo.
The liver 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 "Liver" in Korean
What does 간 mean in Korean?
Liver in Korean is 간 (gan). 간 is liver in anatomy; it can also refer to seasoning in food contexts.
How do I use 간 검사?
간 검사 (gan geomsa) means liver examination. 간 is liver in anatomy; it can also refer to seasoning in food contexts.
Which object particle goes after 간?
The object form is 간을 because 간 ends in a consonant.
How is 간 pronounced?
간 (gan) has 1 Hangul syllable. 간 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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