Korean Dictionary
How to say “Crutches” in Korean
목발
mokbal
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
목발 are frequently seen in Korea after leg or foot injuries, especially during sports season and winter when falls are common. Korean hospitals and pharmacies often loan 목발 to patients recovering from lower limb injuries. Proper 목발 technique is taught by Korean physical therapists to prevent further injury.
Example Sentence
발목을 삐어서 한동안 목발을 짚었어요.
I sprained my ankle and used crutches for a while.
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