Korean · Body & Health
"Toe" in Korean: 발가락
발가락balgarak
Toe in Korean is 발가락 (balgarak). 발가락 is the Korean noun for toe; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Explaining pain
발가락이 아파요.balgaragi apayo.
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How to pronounce 발가락
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balgarak
/palkaɾak̚/
발가락 (balgarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 발가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Toe" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 발가락balgarak | Toe Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 발가락 부위balgarak buwi | toe area A useful combination with 발가락. | A useful combination with 발가락. |
| 발가락을balgarageul | Toe (as an object) Use 을 when 발가락 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 발가락 is the object of an action. |
How to use 발가락 in real life
- 1Explaining pain
발가락이 아파요.
balgaragi apayo.
My toe hurts.
발가락이 marks 발가락 as the subject.
- 2Describing movement
발가락을 움직일 수 있어요?
balgarageul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your toe?
발가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Avoiding injury
발가락을 조심하세요.
balgarageul josimhaseyo.
Be careful with your toe.
발가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 발가락
Incorrect: 발가락가 아파요.
Correct: 발가락이 아파요.
When practicing toe, use the correct particle or copula after 발가락; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 발가락예요.
Correct: 발가락이에요.
When practicing toe, when identifying something as 발가락, use 발가락이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
발가락 is the Korean noun for toe; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear. The combination 발가락 부위 (balgarak buwi) means toe area.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 발가락
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
발가락이 아파요.
balgaragi apayo.
My toe hurts.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
발가락을 움직일 수 있어요?
balgarageul umjigil su isseoyo?
Can you move your toe?
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 "Toe" in Korean
What does 발가락 mean in Korean?
Toe in Korean is 발가락 (balgarak). 발가락 is the Korean noun for toe; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
How do I use 발가락 부위?
발가락 부위 (balgarak buwi) means toe area. 발가락 is the Korean noun for toe; name the affected body part before 아파요 when explaining pain; possessive my is often omitted when clear.
Which object particle goes after 발가락?
The object form is 발가락을 because 발가락 ends in a consonant.
How is 발가락 pronounced?
발가락 (balgarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 발가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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