English–Korean

“lip” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationipssul

Example

그는 입술을 깨물었다.keu neun ip ssu reul kkae mu reot tta

He bit his lip.

Illustration for 입술 (lip)

How to say “lip” in Korean

“Lip” in Korean is 입술 (ipssul).

The soft outer border of the mouth that opens, closes, and shapes speech.

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

Example sentences with 입술

공기도 건조해서 입술이 금방 마른다.kong gi do keon jo hae seo ip ssu ri keum bang ma reun da

The air is dry too, so my lips dry out quickly.

Tips for using 입술

  • Korean can treat the upper and lower lips as one body area, while English chooses lip or lips from the context.

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