Korean word

손발

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonbal

Meaning

  • nounhands and feet

Example

엄마가 아기의 손발을 따뜻하게 감싸 주었어요.eom ma ga a gi ui son ba reul tta tteu ta ge kam ssa chu eo sseo yo

Mom warmly wrapped the baby's hands and feet.

Illustration for 손발 (hands and feet)

More examples

겨울에는 손발이 자주 시려요.kyeo u re neun son ba ri cha ju si ryeo yo

In winter, my hands and feet often feel cold.

Core concept

The body's two working ends, with hands for grasping and feet for walking.

Common phrases

  • 손발이 시리다son ba ri si ri da

    hands and feet feel cold

  • 손발이 저리다son ba ri cheo ri da

    hands and feet go numb

Similar words

손son: A body part used for grasping objects and sensing touch.
발pal: A lower body part that supports the body while standing and walking.
팔pal: A limb extending from the shoulder and used to lift, move, or support things.
다리tari: A lower limb from the hip to the ankle that supports the body during standing and walking.

Definition in Korean

손과 발을 함께 이르는 말로, 물건을 잡거나 걷는 신체의 끝부분을 가리킨다.son gwa pa reul ham kke i reu neun mal lo mul geo neul chap kkeo na keon neun sin che ui kkeut ppu bu neul ka ri kin da

Word origin

The noun 손발 (sonbal, "hands and feet") joins the native Korean words 손 (son, "hand") and 발 (bal, "foot") to name both body parts together.

Usage tips

  • English usually names these body parts separately, while Korean can package them as one related pair in a single noun.

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