English–Korean

“head” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeori

Example

저는 머리가 아파요.cheo neun meo ri ga a pa yo

My head hurts.

Illustration for 머리 (head)

How to say “head” in Korean

“Head” in Korean is 머리 (meori).

The upper part of a person that holds the face and brain, imagined as the source of thought and the leading end of something.

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

Example sentences with 머리

오늘 아침에 머리를 감았어요.o neul a chi me meo ri reul ka ma sseo yo

I washed my hair this morning.

Tips for using 머리

  • A sentence about pain may describe a real sore head or worry in the mind, so the surrounding words help show the meaning.

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