English–Korean

“instep” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaldeung

Example

발등이 아파요.pal deung i a pa yo

My instep hurts.

Illustration for 발등 (instep)

How to say “instep” in Korean

“Instep” in Korean is 발등 (paldeung).

The part of the foot that rises beneath the shoe's laces, between the toes and ankle.

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

Example sentences with 발등

발등을 다쳐서 걷기 힘들어요.pal deung eul ta cheo seo keot kki him deu reo yo

I injured my instep, so walking is difficult.

Tips for using 발등

  • This word helps describe shoe pressure precisely, especially when tight laces or footwear press on the top of the foot rather than the toes.

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