English–Korean

“gums” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationinmom

Example

잇몸이 아파요.in mo mi a pa yo

My gums hurt.

Illustration for 잇몸 (gums)

How to say “gums” in Korean

“Gums” in Korean is 잇몸 (inmom).

The soft tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.

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

Example sentences with 잇몸

치실을 쓰다가 잇몸에서 피가 났어요.chi si reul sseu da ga in mo me seo pi ga na sseo yo

My gums bled while I was flossing.

Tips for using 잇몸

  • Although English commonly uses the plural gums, Korean uses this noun for the gum tissue in general.

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