Korean Dictionary
How to say "Birthmark" in Korean
“Birthmark” in Korean is 태어날 때부터 있는 자국 (pronounced "taeeonnal ttaebuto itneun jaguk").
태어날 때부터 있는 자국
taeeonnal ttaebuto itneun jaguk
Usage & Context
A mark on the skin present from birth. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing skin features.
Example Sentence
태어날 때부터 있는 자국이 있어요.
I have a birthmark.
How to use 태어날 때부터 있는 자국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Birthmark” is 태어날 때부터 있는 자국, romanized as taeeonnal ttaebuto itneun jaguk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 태어날 (tae-eo-nal), 'tae' sounds like 'tie', 'eo' like 'uh' in 'butter', and 'nal' like 'null'. For 때부터 (ttae-bu-teo), 'ttae' is a strong 't' sound followed by 'eh', 'bu' like 'boo', and 'teo' like 'tuh'. For 있는 (it-neun), 'it' like 'it', 'neun' like 'noon' without the 'o'. For 자국 (ja-guk), 'ja' sounds like 'jar', and 'guk' like 'gook'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a specific mark on one's body.
이 점은 태어날 때부터 있는 자국이에요.
This spot is a birthmark.
Describing a newborn baby's physical features.
아기는 등에 태어날 때부터 있는 자국이 있어요.
The baby has a birthmark on their back.
Asking someone if they have concerns about a skin mark.
혹시 태어날 때부터 있는 자국 때문에 고민이세요?
Are you worried about a birthmark?
Cultural Context
In Korea, '태어날 때부터 있는 자국' is a straightforward descriptive term for a birthmark. Unlike some cultures, there isn't a strong traditional superstition or specific cultural meaning widely attached to birthmarks in modern Korean society. They are generally viewed as natural, individual skin features. While some might seek to remove them for aesthetic reasons, it's not a widespread cultural pressure.
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Common Phrases
태어날 때부터 있는 자국이 있어요.
I have a birthmark.
이건 태어날 때부터 있는 자국이에요.
This is a birthmark.
태어날 때부터 있는 자국을 빼고 싶어요.
I want to remove my birthmark.
Related Expressions
점
jeom
mole, spot
흉터
hyungteo
scar
반점
banjeom
spot, blotch (often for skin discoloration)
모반
moban
nevus, birthmark (medical term)
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