Korean word

태아

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaea

Meaning

  • nounfetus

Example

초음파로 태아를 확인했어요.cho eum pa ro tae a reul hwa gin hae sseo yo

We used an ultrasound to check the fetus.

Illustration for 태아 (fetus)

More examples

어젯밤에 태아가 팔을 움직이는 걸 느꼈어요.eo jet ppa me tae a ga pa reul um ji gi neun keol neu kkyeo sseo yo

Last night, I felt the fetus move its arms.

Core concept

A baby developing inside the uterus before birth.

Common phrases

  • 태아 움직임tae a um ji gim

    fetal movement

  • 태아 발달tae a pal dal

    fetal development

Similar words

아기agi: A very young child who is small and needs frequent care.
뱃속 아기paessok agi: A gentle everyday expression for a baby still growing in the womb.
아이ai: A young child who still needs care from adults.
신생아sinsaenga: A baby who has only recently been born.

Definition in Korean

태아는 수정 후 어머니 자궁에서 발달하는 출생 전 상태의 아기를 이르는 말.tae a neun su jeong hu eo meo ni cha gung e seo pal dal ha neun chul saeng cheon sang tae ui a gi reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word is built from elements meaning fetus and child, which directly reflects its medical meaning.

Usage tips

  • 태아 (taea, "fetus") is common in medical and official contexts, while everyday speech often uses a warmer phrase for a baby in the womb.

Word lists with this word