Korean word

다리

Pronunciation

Romanizationtari

Meaning

  • nounleg

Example

오랫동안 서 있어서 다리가 아프다.o raet ttong an seo i sseo seo ta ri ga a peu da

My leg hurts because I have been standing for a long time.

Illustration for 다리 (leg)

More examples

오랫동안 앉아 있으면 다리가 저리다.o raet ttong an an ja i sseu myeon ta ri ga cheo ri da

When I sit for a long time, my leg goes numb.

Core concept

The long supporting part of the body between the hip and the ankle, used for standing and walking.

Common phrases

  • 다리가 저리다ta ri ga cheo ri da

    leg becomes numb

  • 다리가 떨리다ta ri ga tteol li da

    leg shakes

  • 다리를 절다ta ri reul cheol da

    walk with a limp

Similar words

발pal: The body part at the end of the leg that touches the ground and fits in a shoe.
무릎mureup: The bending joint between the thigh and lower leg that helps a person sit, stand, or kneel.
허벅지heobeokjji: The upper leg section between the hip and knee that contains large muscles for moving.
종아리chongari: The rounded muscle area on the back of the lower leg between the knee and ankle.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물의 몸에서 골반 아래부터 발목까지에 해당하는, 걷거나 서서 몸을 지탱하는 하체의 신체 부위sa ra mi na tong mu rui mo me seo kol ban a rae bu teo pal mok kka ji e hae dang ha neun keot kkeo na seo seo mo meul chi taeng ha neun ha che ui sin che pu wi

Word origin

This native Korean word has a body meaning, while its historical connection to the bridge meaning is not certain.

Usage tips

  • The same Korean word can name something used for walking and something used for crossing, so context is especially important.

Other meanings

  • bridgenoun

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