Korean word

무릎

Pronunciation

Romanizationmureup

Meaning

  • nounknee

Example

그는 무릎을 꿇고 사과했다.keu neun mu reu beul kkul ko sa gwa haet tta

He got down on his knees and apologized.

Illustration for 무릎 (knee)

More examples

어제 넘어져서 무릎을 다쳤다.eo je neo meo jeo seo mu reu beul ta cheot tta

I hurt my knee yesterday when I fell.

Core concept

The joint between the thigh and lower leg that lets the leg bend.

Common phrases

  • 무릎을 꿇다mu reu beul kkul ta

    kneel

  • 무릎을 다치다mu reu beul ta chi da

    injure one's knee

  • 무릎이 아프다mu reu bi a peu da

    have a sore knee

Similar words

다리tari: The long body part used to stand, walk, and support the body.
허벅지heobeokjji: The upper leg area between the hip and the knee.
종아리chongari: The rounded muscle area on the back of the lower leg.
관절kwanjeol: A body connection where bones can move.

Definition in Korean

허벅지와 종아리 사이에 있는 관절과 그 부분.heo beok jji wa chong a ri sa i e in neun kwan jeol gwa keu pu bun

Word origin

The word's origin is uncertain, so learning it as the everyday name for this bending leg joint is more reliable than guessing at its parts.

Usage tips

  • In Korean dramas, kneeling can show a strong apology or deep respect, which makes this body word useful in serious scenes.

Related words

  • 무릎관절mureupkkwanjeolknee jointnoun
  • 무릎보호대mureupppohodaeknee bracenoun

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