Korean Dictionary
How to say "Leg" in Korean
“Leg” in Korean is 다리 (pronounced "dari").
다리
dari
Usage & Context
The limb extending from the hip to the foot. One of the most fundamental body parts in Korean. Used in countless everyday expressions.
Example Sentence
다리가 아파요.
My leg hurts.
How to use 다리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Leg” is 다리, romanized as dari.
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 다리.
Pronunciation Guide
"다리" (dari) is pronounced "da-ri." "다" sounds like "da" in "data." "리" sounds like "ree" in "tree." The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about leg pain after a long period of standing.
오래 서 있었더니 다리가 너무 아파.
My legs hurt so much because I stood for a long time.
Commenting on someone's physical appearance, admiring their long legs.
저 다리 긴 모델 좀 봐봐.
Look at that model with long legs.
A polite request from a parent or teacher, often for posture or etiquette.
다리를 꼬고 앉지 마세요.
Please don't sit with your legs crossed.
Cultural Context
"다리" is a versatile word in Korean, meaning both 'leg' and 'bridge.' Context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. In K-pop and K-dramas, having "다리가 길다" (dari-ga gilda, long legs) is often considered a highly desirable physical trait, especially for idols and actors, symbolizing beauty and good proportions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 다리 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
다리가 길다
to have long legs
다리가 저리다
to have a leg go numb
다리를 뻗다
to stretch one's legs
Related Expressions
팔
pal
arm
발
bal
foot
다리미
darimi
iron (for clothes - unrelated meaning, but same word form)
다리를 꼬다
dari-reul kkoda
to cross one's legs
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