English–Korean
“fingernail” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsontop
Example
내 손톱을 깎아야 해.nae son to beul kka kka ya hae
I need to cut my fingernails.
How to say “fingernail” in Korean
“Fingernail” in Korean is 손톱 (sontop).
The hard layer that grows past a fingertip, protecting the finger and helping it handle small objects.
Example sentences with 손톱
문을 열다가 손톱이 부러졌어.mu neul yeol da ga son to bi pu reo jeo sseo
My fingernail broke while I was opening the door.
Tips for using 손톱
- English nail can refer to a fingernail or a toenail, but 손톱 (sontop, "fingernail") specifically names the nail on a hand.