English–Korean

“hand” in Korean

Korean

Also건네다 (keonneda) · 건네주다 (keonnejuda)

Pronunciation

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Example

밥 먹기 전에 손을 씻으세요.pap meok kki cheo ne so neul ssi seu se yo

Wash your hands before eating.

Illustration for 손 (hand)

How to say “hand” in Korean

“Hand” in Korean is 손 (son).

The grasping and sensing part at the end of the arm.

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

Example sentences with 손

무거운 상자를 들어 손이 아팠다.mu geo un sang ja reul teu reo so ni a pat tta

My hand hurt from lifting a heavy box.

Tips for using 손

  • The word helps separate a body part from the whole arm, a distinction that is useful when describing where a person touches or holds something.

Other Korean words for “hand”

나는 친구에게 책을 건넸다.na neun chin gu e ge chae geul keon net tta

I handed a book to my friend.

친구에게 책을 건네주었다.chin gu e ge chae geul keon ne ju eot tta

I handed the book to my friend.

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