Korean Dictionary
How to say "Heart" in Korean
“Heart” in Korean is 심장 (pronounced "simjang").
심장
simjang
Usage & Context
The organ that pumps blood. Essential vocabulary for health discussions. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
Example Sentence
심장이 빨리 뛰어요.
My heart is beating fast.
How to use 심장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Heart” is 심장, romanized as simjang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 심장.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "Sim," sounds like "shim" in "shimmy." "Jang" sounds like "jang" in "jangly," with a soft 'j' sound and the 'a' as in "father." The stress is typically on the first syllable, "sim."
More Example Sentences
Feeling anxious before an event.
긴장해서 심장이 쿵쾅거려요.
My heart is pounding because I'm nervous.
Giving health advice.
심장 건강을 위해 규칙적으로 운동해야 해요.
You should exercise regularly for heart health.
Reacting to shocking or bad news.
그 소식에 심장이 철렁 내려앉았어요.
My heart sank at the news.
Cultural Context
While "심장" refers to the physical organ, Koreans often use "마음" (maeum) for the emotional heart or mind, much like English distinguishes "heart" (organ) from "heart" (emotions). You'll hear "심장이 뛰다" (simjangi ttwida - heart beats) for the physical action, but "마음이 아프다" (maeumi apeuda - heart hurts) for emotional pain. K-pop lyrics often use "심장" to describe intense physical reactions to love or excitement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 심장 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
심장이 뛰다
heart beats
심장이 멎다
heart stops
심장이 두근거리다
heart flutters/pounds
Related Expressions
마음
maeum
mind, emotional heart
심장 박동
simjang bakdong
heartbeat
심장병
simjangbyeong
heart disease
심장마비
simjangmabi
heart attack
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