English–Korean
“by hand” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsonsu
Example
손수 만든 선물이에요.son su man deun seon mu ri e yo
It's a gift I made by hand.
How to say “by hand” in Korean
“By hand” in Korean is 손수 (sonsu).
Action carried out with one's own hands, often with a sense of personal care.
Example sentences with 손수
그녀는 손수 편지를 건넸다.keu nyeo neun son su pyeon ji reul keon net tta
She personally handed over the letter.
Tips for using 손수
- In formal descriptions, it can highlight that a person took personal responsibility for the work rather than merely arranging for it to be done.