Korean word

발목

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalmok

Meaning

  • nounankle

Example

계단에서 발목을 다쳤어요.kye da ne seo pal mo geul ta cheo sseo yo

I hurt my ankle on the stairs.

Illustration for 발목 (ankle)

More examples

축구하다가 발목을 삐었어요.chuk kku ha da ga pal mo geul ppi eo sseo yo

I sprained my ankle while playing soccer.

Core concept

A small hinge-like joint at the meeting point of the foot and leg.

Common phrases

  • 발목을 삐다pal mo geul ppi da

    sprain an ankle

  • 발목이 붓다pal mo gi put tta

    ankle swelling

Similar words

발pal: The body part from the toes to the heel bears weight and helps with walking.
무릎mureup: The leg joint that bends to bring the lower leg under the thigh also allows kneeling.
손목sonmok: The slim joint linking the hand and arm is where a watch is worn.
관절kwanjeol: A movable place where bones meet allows a limb to bend or straighten.

Definition in Korean

발과 다리를 이어 주는 부분으로, 발이 움직이는 관절을 이르는 말.pal gwa ta ri reul i eo chu neun pu bu neu ro pa ri um ji gi neun kwan jeo reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The compound 발목 (balmok, "ankle") joins 발 (bal, "foot") with 목 (mok, "neck"), picturing the narrow joint where the foot meets the leg.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for everyday health talk because it identifies one exact body part instead of leaving the location unclear.

Related words

  • 발목부상palmokppusangankle injurynoun
  • 발목보호대palmokppohodaeankle bracenoun

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