English–Korean

“ear” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwi

Example

나는 귀가 아프다.na neun kwi ga a peu da

My ear hurts.

Illustration for 귀 (ear)

How to say “ear” in Korean

“Ear” in Korean is 귀 (kwi).

A sound catcher on the side of the head that makes hearing possible.

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

Example sentences with 귀

어르신은 귀가 멀었다.eo reu si neun kwi ga meo reot tta

The elderly person was hard of hearing.

Tips for using 귀

  • English speakers can remember gwi as one short syllable that starts with gw and ends with a sound close to long ee.

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