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코

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Basic Meaning

The word '코' primarily means 'nose' in Korean. It refers to the part of the face used for breathing and smelling.

Common Uses

'코' is often used in everyday conversation related to health, appearance, and expressions. For example, when talking about a cold or allergies, phrases like '코가 막히다' (nose is blocked) are common.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 코가 막히다: to have a blocked nose, often due to a cold or allergies.
  • 코를 풀다: to blow one's nose.
  • 코가 높다: literally 'nose is high,' meaning someone has a prominent nose or can imply pride/confidence.

Cultural Notes

In Korean, describing someone's '코가 높다' can be a neutral comment about appearance or imply that the person is proud. Context matters.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '코' with '콧구멍' (nostril) or use '코' when referring to the whole face. Remember, '코' specifically means the nose itself.

Example Sentences

코가 막혀서 숨쉬기 힘들어요.

Koga makhyeoseo sumswigi himdeureoyo.

My nose is blocked, so it's hard to breathe.

코를 풀고 나서 손을 씻으세요.

Koreul pulgo naseo soneul ssiseuseyo.

Blow your nose and then wash your hands.

그 사람은 코가 높아서 자신감이 있어 보여요.

Geu sarameun koga nophaseo jasinkami isseo boyeoyo.

That person has a high nose, so they look confident.