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“back” in Korean

Korean

Also허리 (heori) · 뒤쪽 (twijjok) · 뒤편 (twipyeon)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtwi

Example

제 뒤에 있어요.che twi e i sseo yo

It's behind me.

Illustration for 뒤 (back)

How to say “back” in Korean

“Back” in Korean is 뒤 (twi).

The space or point behind something, including a later point in time.

Full entry for 뒤: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 뒤

그는 항상 내 뒤를 지켜준다.keu neun hang sang nae twi reul chi kyeo jun da

He always watches my back.

Tips for using 뒤

  • 뒤 (dwi, "back") often joins a location or time particle, which makes its meaning clear in a sentence.

Other Korean words for “back”

허리가 아파요.heo ri ga a pa yo

My back hurts.

가게 뒤쪽에 주차장이 있어요.ka ge twi jjo ge chu cha jang i i sseo yo

There is a parking lot behind the store.

가게 뒤편에 주차장이 있어요.ka ge twi pyeo ne chu cha jang i i sseo yo

There is a parking lot behind the store.

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