English–Korean

“fetus” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaea

Example

초음파로 태아를 확인했어요.cho eum pa ro tae a reul hwa gin hae sseo yo

We used an ultrasound to check the fetus.

Illustration for 태아 (fetus)

How to say “fetus” in Korean

“Fetus” in Korean is 태아 (taea).

A baby developing inside the uterus before birth.

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

Example sentences with 태아

어젯밤에 태아가 팔을 움직이는 걸 느꼈어요.eo jet ppa me tae a ga pa reul um ji gi neun keol neu kkyeo sseo yo

Last night, I felt the fetus move its arms.

Tips for using 태아

  • 태아 (taea, "fetus") is common in medical and official contexts, while everyday speech often uses a warmer phrase for a baby in the womb.

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