Korean word

발꿈치

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalkkumchi

Meaning

  • nounheel

Example

걸을 때 발꿈치가 아파요.keo reul ttae pal kkum chi ga a pa yo

My heel hurts when I walk.

Illustration for 발꿈치 (heel)

More examples

겨울에는 건조해서 발꿈치가 쉽게 트죠.kyeo u re neun keon jo hae seo pal kkum chi ga swip kke teu jyo

In winter, heels crack easily because the air is dry.

Core concept

The foot's backmost point, bearing weight as a person stands or takes a step.

Common phrases

  • 발꿈치가 트다pal kkum chi ga teu da

    heel cracking

  • 발꿈치를 마사지하다pal kkum chi reul ma sa ji ha da

    massage the heel

Similar words

발뒤꿈치paldwikkumchi: The lower rear part of the foot that supports the body when standing.
뒤꿈치twikkumchi: The back contact point of the foot during standing and walking.
발바닥palppadak: The entire bottom surface of the foot that touches the ground and aids balance.

Definition in Korean

발 뒷부분의 끝으로, 서 있거나 걸을 때 지면에 닿는 부위.pal twit ppu bu nui kkeu seu ro seo it kkeo na keo reul ttae chi myeo ne tan neun pu wi

Word origin

The word's exact historical formation is uncertain, so its parts should not be treated as a confirmed explanation of its meaning.

Usage tips

  • In English, heel can also mean the raised part of a shoe, but this Korean noun points to the body part, so context separates the two.

Related words

  • 뒤꿈치twikkumchiheelnoun

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