Korean · Body & Health
"Muscle" in Korean: 근육
근육geunyuk
Muscle in Korean is 근육 (geunyuk). 근육 is the Korean noun for muscle; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
After exercise
근육이 아파요.geunyugi apayo.
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How to pronounce 근육
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geunyuk
/kɯnjuk̚/
근육 (geunyuk) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 근육 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Muscle" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 근육geunyuk | Muscle Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 근육 부위geunyuk buwi | muscle area A useful combination with 근육. | A useful combination with 근육. |
| 근육을geunyugeul | Muscle (as an object) Use 을 when 근육 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 근육 is the object of an action. |
How to use 근육 in real life
- 1After exercise
근육이 아파요.
geunyugi apayo.
My muscles hurt.
근육이 marks 근육 as the subject.
- 2Describing movement
근육을 이완해요.
geunyugeul iwanhaeyo.
I relax my muscles.
근육을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Giving an update
근육이 좀 풀렸어요.
geunyugi jom pullyeosseoyo.
My muscles have loosened a little.
근육이 marks 근육 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 근육
Incorrect: 근육가 아파요.
Correct: 근육이 아파요.
When practicing muscle, use the correct particle or copula after 근육; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 근육예요.
Correct: 근육이에요.
When practicing muscle, when identifying something as 근육, use 근육이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
근육 is the Korean noun for muscle; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear. The combination 근육 부위 (geunyuk buwi) means muscle area.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 근육
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
근육이 아파요.
geunyugi apayo.
My muscles hurt.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
근육을 이완해요.
geunyugeul iwanhaeyo.
I relax my muscles.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Muscle" in Korean
What does 근육 mean in Korean?
Muscle in Korean is 근육 (geunyuk). 근육 is the Korean noun for muscle; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
How do I use 근육 부위?
근육 부위 (geunyuk buwi) means muscle area. 근육 is the Korean noun for muscle; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Which object particle goes after 근육?
The object form is 근육을 because 근육 ends in a consonant.
How is 근육 pronounced?
근육 (geunyuk) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 근육 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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