English–Korean

“shoulder” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeokkae

Example

오늘 어깨가 아파요.o neul eo kkae ga a pa yo

My shoulder hurts today.

Illustration for 어깨 (shoulder)

How to say “shoulder” in Korean

“Shoulder” in Korean is 어깨 (eokkae).

The place where an arm joins the body, helping the arm move and carry weight.

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

Example sentences with 어깨

요즘 어깨가 뻐근해요.yo jeum eo kkae ga ppeo geun hae yo

My shoulder feels stiff these days.

Tips for using 어깨

  • A useful everyday link is clothing, because this body part is where shirt seams and backpack straps rest.

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