Knee in Korean 🇰🇷

무릎 info.

Tips to Remember:
• The word “무릎” (mureup) has a sound that might remind you of “moo,” like the sound a cow makes—imagine a cow’s knees—and that playful association can help cement it in your memory.
• Break the word into two parts: “무” and “릎.” You might pretend “무” sounds like “moo” and “릎” sounds similar to "-reep," creating a quirky mental image of a cow bending its knees.

Explanations:
• “무릎” (mureup) is a noun that means “knee,” referring to the joint between the thigh and lower leg in humans (and animals).
• It is a common body part term used in both everyday conversation and medical contexts.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
• There are no direct synonyms for “무릎” in standard Korean since it is the specific anatomical term for “knee.” However, when referring to the kneecap specifically, you might use “무릎뼈” (mureup-ppyeo), which means “knee bone.”

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• “무릎” is primarily used in its literal sense. It does not have well‐established alternate meanings or slang uses.
• It is often seen in idiomatic expressions, like “무릎 꿇다” (mureup kkulda) meaning “to kneel” (often used figuratively to indicate submission or pleading).

Examples of Sentences:
• “My knee hurts.” – “무릎이 아파요.” (mureup-i apayo.)
• “He knelt down on his knees.” – “그는 무릎을 꿇었어요.” (geuneun mureup-eul kkul-eosseoyo.)
• “After running, her knee started to ache.” – “달린 후에 그녀의 무릎이 욱신거리기 시작했어요.” (dallin hue geunyeoui mureup-i ukshing-georigi sijakhaesseoyo.)

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