Korean Conversation · Level 8
15 words
Korean word
팔
Pronunciation
Romanizationpal
Meaning
- nounarm
Example
그는 팔이 아프다.keu neun pa ri a peu da
His arm hurts.
More examples
그는 넘어지는 아이를 잡으려고 팔을 내밀었다.keu neun neo meo ji neun a i reul cha beu ryeo go pa reul nae mi reot tta
He extended his arm to catch the falling child.
Core concept
The body part that connects the shoulder to the hand and helps move, lift, or support things.
Common phrases
팔을 내밀다pa reul nae mil da
extend one's arm
팔을 걷어붙이다pa reul keo deo bu chi da
roll up one's sleeves
팔로 안다pal lo an da
hold in one's arms
Similar words
손son: The body part with a palm and fingers that holds, touches, and feels things.
어깨eokkae: The body part beside the neck that supports the arm and helps it move.
팔꿈치palkkumchi: The joint in the middle of the arm that lets it bend and straighten.
팔뚝palttuk: The front part of the arm between the elbow and wrist that helps push and grip things.
Definition in Korean
팔은 몸의 한 부분으로 손을 움직이고 물건을 들어 올리거나 지탱하는 역할을 한다.pa reun mo mui han pu bu neu ro so neul um ji gi go mul geo neul teu reo ol li geo na chi taeng ha neun yeo ka reul han da
Word origin
The body-part word is an inherited native Korean term, while the identical form meaning eight comes from Sino-Korean and is a separate word.
Usage tips
- In speech, context helps distinguish this body-part word from the separate word for eight, especially when numbers are being counted.
Other meanings
- eightnumeral
Related words
- 팔뚝palttukforearmnoun
- 팔걸이palkkeoriarmrestnoun