English–Korean
“tear” in Korean
How to say “tear” in Korean
“Tear” in Korean is 눈물 (nunmul).
Clear liquid spilling from the eye as a visible sign of strong feeling or physical irritation.
Example sentences with 눈물
영화를 보고 눈물을 흘렸다.yeong hwa reul po go nun mu reul heul lyeot tta
After watching the movie, I shed tears.
Tips for using 눈물
- This word names the liquid itself rather than the whole act of crying, which helps describe what appears in the eyes without describing the person's entire action.


