English–Korean
“tongue” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyeo
Example
그는 혀를 내밀었다.keu neun hyeo reul nae mi reot tta
He stuck out his tongue.
How to say “tongue” in Korean
“Tongue” in Korean is 혀 (hyeo).
The soft, moving part in the mouth that helps with eating and speaking, and can also represent the words people use.
Example sentences with 혀
매운 음식을 먹고 혀가 얼얼했다.mae un eum si geul meok kko hyeo ga eo reol haet tta
After eating spicy food, my tongue tingled.
Tips for using 혀
- A sentence about eating usually points to the body part, while a sentence about speaking may point to the words or language linked to it.