Korean word

손

Pronunciation

Romanizationson

Meaning

  • nounhand

Example

밥 먹기 전에 손을 씻으세요.pap meok kki cheo ne so neul ssi seu se yo

Wash your hands before eating.

Illustration for 손 (hand)

More examples

무거운 상자를 들어 손이 아팠다.mu geo un sang ja reul teu reo so ni a pat tta

My hand hurt from lifting a heavy box.

Core concept

The grasping and sensing part at the end of the arm.

Common phrases

  • 손을 씻다so neul ssit tta

    wash one's hands

  • 손을 잡다so neul chap tta

    hold hands

  • 손을 내밀다so neul nae mil da

    hold out one's hand

Similar words

손가락songarak: A slender, flexible part of the hand used for gripping, touching, and small movements.
손바닥sonbadak: The flat inner surface of an open hand used to hold or cup things.
손목sonmok: The slim, bendable joint that connects the hand to the arm.
손님sonnim: A person who comes to a home, shop, or restaurant to be welcomed or served.

Definition in Korean

물건을 쥐거나 감각으로 무엇을 느끼는 데 쓰이는 팔 끝의 신체 부분.mul geo neul chwi geo na kam ga geu ro mu eo seul neu kki neun te sseu i neun pal kkeu sui sin che pu bun

Word origin

The word's older history is uncertain, so its beginning cannot be explained reliably.

Usage tips

  • The word helps separate a body part from the whole arm, a distinction that is useful when describing where a person touches or holds something.

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