English–Korean
“pulse” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmaekppak
Example
간호사가 맥박을 확인했다.kan ho sa ga maek ppa geul hwa gin haet tta
The nurse checked the pulse.
How to say “pulse” in Korean
“Pulse” in Korean is 맥박 (maekppak).
A regular heart-driven beat travels through the blood vessels and can be felt and counted by hand.
Example sentences with 맥박
운동 후 맥박이 빨라졌다.un dong hu maek ppa gi ppal la jeot tta
After exercise, the pulse quickened.
Tips for using 맥박
- English distinguishes a heartbeat inside the heart from a pulse felt in a blood vessel, so medical checks often focus on the pulse.