Korean Dictionary
How to say "Forehead" in Korean
“Forehead” in Korean is 이마 (pronounced "ima").
이마
ima
Usage & Context
The area above the eyebrows on the face. Often mentioned in discussions about facial features or expressions. Important for describing facial characteristics.
Example Sentence
이마에 주름이 있어요.
There are wrinkles on my forehead.
How to use 이마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Forehead” is 이마, romanized as ima.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Two syllables: 'i-ma.' 'I' like 'ee' and 'ma' like 'mah.' Quick and open — 'EE-mah.' No hidden consonants, so it's one of the easier body-part words.
More Example Sentences
A parent checking a sick child
열이 있나 해서 이마를 짚어봤어요.
I touched their forehead to check for a fever.
Sharing a traditional saying with a friend
이마가 넓은 게 복이래요.
They say a wide forehead is a sign of good fortune.
Describing a hot summer day
이마에 땀이 맺혔어요.
Sweat was beading on my forehead.
Cultural Context
In traditional Korean face reading (관상), the forehead is considered a sign of one's luck in youth and overall fortune — a broad, bright 이마 is seen as auspicious, which is why older generations sometimes comment on a baby's forehead. Kids who show theirs off are said to have 이마 깠다, which comedians sometimes reference. In K-pop, an idol's 이마 드러냄 moment (revealing the forehead with pulled-back hair) is a widely discussed fan event.
Editorial note
We review entries like 이마 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이마가 넓어요.
You have a wide forehead.
이마에 열이 있어요.
There's a fever on your forehead.
이마 짚어 봐요.
Try touching the forehead.
Related Expressions
앞머리
apmeori
Bangs / hair covering the forehead
관상
gwansang
Face reading / physiognomy
주름
jureum
Wrinkle
이마빡
imappak
Forehead (slang / casual)
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