Korean · Body & Health
"Nose" in Korean: 코
코ko
Nose in Korean is 코 (ko). 코 means nose; 코가 막혔어요 means the nose is blocked rather than physically closed.
Explaining pain
코가 아파요.koga apayo.
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How to pronounce 코
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ko
/kʰo/
코 (ko) has 1 Hangul syllable. 코 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Nose" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 코ko | Nose Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 코가 막히다koga makida | have a blocked nose A useful combination with 코. | A useful combination with 코. |
| 코를koreul | Nose (as an object) Use 를 when 코 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 코 is the object of an action. |
How to use 코 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
코가 아파요.
koga apayo.
My nose hurts.
코가 marks 코 as the subject.
- 2Nose in conversation
감기 때문에 코가 막혔어요.
gamgi ttaemune koga makyeosseoyo.
My nose is blocked because of a cold.
코가 marks 코 as the subject.
- 3Avoiding injury
코를 조심하세요.
koreul josimhaseyo.
Be careful with your nose.
코를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 코
Incorrect: 코이 아파요.
Correct: 코가 아파요.
When practicing nose, use the correct particle or copula after 코; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 코이에요.
Correct: 코예요.
When practicing nose, when identifying something as 코, use 코예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
코 means nose; 코가 막혔어요 means the nose is blocked rather than physically closed. The combination 코가 막히다 (koga makida) means have a blocked nose.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 코
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
코가 아파요.
koga apayo.
My nose hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
감기 때문에 코가 막혔어요.
gamgi ttaemune koga makyeosseoyo.
My nose is blocked because of a cold.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nose" in Korean
What does 코 mean in Korean?
Nose in Korean is 코 (ko). 코 means nose; 코가 막혔어요 means the nose is blocked rather than physically closed.
How do I use 코가 막히다?
코가 막히다 (koga makida) means have a blocked nose. 코 means nose; 코가 막혔어요 means the nose is blocked rather than physically closed.
Which object particle goes after 코?
The object form is 코를 because 코 ends in a vowel.
How is 코 pronounced?
코 (ko) has 1 Hangul syllable. 코 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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