English–Korean

“paralysis” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmabi

Example

사고로 다리에 마비가 생겼어요.sa go ro ta ri e ma bi ga saeng gyeo sseo yo

I developed paralysis in my leg because of the accident.

Illustration for 마비 (paralysis)

How to say “paralysis” in Korean

“Paralysis” in Korean is 마비 (mabi).

A body part loses normal feeling or movement because its nerves or muscles stop working properly.

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

Example sentences with 마비

밤새 저리더니 손에 마비가 왔어요.pam sae cheo ri deo ni so ne ma bi ga wa sseo yo

After my hand tingled all night, it became paralyzed.

Tips for using 마비

  • In English, numbness usually focuses on reduced feeling, while this Korean term can also cover weakness or inability to move, so context matters.

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