Korean Dictionary
How to say "Internal Organ" in Korean
“Internal Organ” in Korean is 내부 장기 (pronounced "naebu janggi").
내부 장기
naebu janggi
Usage & Context
An organ inside the body. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for discussing internal health.
Example Sentence
내부 장기가 안 좋아요.
My internal organ is not healthy.
How to use 내부 장기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Internal Organ” is 내부 장기, romanized as naebu janggi.
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 내부 장기.
Pronunciation Guide
'nae-bu' sounds like 'nay-boo'. 'jang-gi' is pronounced like 'jahng-gee', where 'jang' rhymes with 'sang' and 'gi' rhymes with 'gee' in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a medical condition requiring an operation.
그는 내부 장기에 문제가 있어서 수술을 받아야 해요.
He has a problem with an internal organ, so he needs surgery.
Learning about human anatomy using a visual aid.
인체 내부 장기 모형으로 공부했어요.
I studied with a model of human internal organs.
Giving advice on maintaining good health.
건강을 위해 내부 장기를 잘 관리해야 해요.
You need to manage your internal organs well for your health.
Cultural Context
'내부 장기' is a formal and medical term. In everyday conversation, Koreans usually refer to specific organs like '심장' (simjang, heart), '간' (gan, liver), or '위' (wi, stomach) rather than the general 'internal organ'. It's primarily used in healthcare, educational, or highly formal contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 내부 장기 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
내부 장기 손상
internal organ damage
내부 장기 이식
internal organ transplant
내부 장기 기능
internal organ function
Related Expressions
장기
janggi
organ (can also mean 'long-term')
신체
sinche
body
기관
gigwan
organ, institution (context dependent)
내장
naejang
viscera, internal organs (often used for animal organs in food)
More Body Parts Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Internal Organ and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
