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발목

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Meaning and Usage

The word '발목' specifically refers to the ankle, the joint connecting the foot and the leg. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about body parts, injuries, or physical activities.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '발목' in contexts related to sports, health, and accidents. For example, when someone twists or injures their ankle, '발목 부상' (ankle injury) is a typical phrase.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 발목을 삐다: to sprain an ankle; used when describing a common injury.
  • 발목이 아프다: the ankle hurts; expressing pain or discomfort.
  • 발목 부상: ankle injury; often used in medical or sports contexts.

Register and Politeness

'발목' is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal situations without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '발목' with '발' (foot) or '무릎' (knee). Remember, '발목' is specifically the ankle, not the whole foot or the knee joint.

Example Sentences

운동할 때 발목을 다치지 않도록 조심하세요.

Undonghal ttae balmok-eul dachiji anhge josimhaseyo.

Be careful not to injure your ankle when exercising.

그는 발목 부상 때문에 경기에 출전하지 못했다.

Geuneun balmok busang ttaemune gyeonggie chuljeonhaji mothaetda.

He couldn't participate in the game because of an ankle injury.

발목이 아파서 걷기가 힘들어요.

Balmok-i apaseo geotgiga himdeureoyo.

My ankle hurts, so it's hard to walk.