Korean Dictionary
How to say "Limb" in Korean
“Limb” in Korean is 팔다리 (pronounced "paldari").
팔다리
paldari
Usage & Context
The arms and legs of the body. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for describing body structure.
Example Sentence
팔다리가 아파요.
My limbs hurt.
How to use 팔다리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Limb” is 팔다리, romanized as paldari.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '팔' (pal), sounds like the English word 'pal'. The second word, '다리' (dari), sounds like 'dah-ree', similar to 'dairy' without the 'y' sound at the end. The stress is fairly even across both words.
More Example Sentences
Explaining an injury to a doctor.
사고로 팔다리를 다쳤어요.
I injured my limbs in an accident.
Describing a baby's playful movements.
아기는 팔다리를 버둥거리며 놀았어요.
The baby played, flailing its limbs.
Complaining about extreme cold.
추워서 팔다리가 얼어붙는 것 같아요.
It's so cold, my limbs feel like they're freezing.
Cultural Context
'팔다리' literally means 'arms and legs' and is the most common and natural way to refer to limbs in Korean. It's frequently used in everyday conversations when discussing general body movement, injuries, or sensations affecting the extremities. You'll hear it in contexts ranging from describing a child's growth ('팔다리가 길어졌다' - 'their limbs got longer') to expressing discomfort ('팔다리가 저리다' - 'my limbs are numb').
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
팔다리가 길다
to have long limbs
팔다리가 저리다
limbs are numb/tingling
팔다리를 쭉 펴다
to stretch out one's limbs
Related Expressions
팔
pal
arm (specific limb)
다리
dari
leg (specific limb)
사지
saji
four limbs (more formal/medical term)
몸통
momtong
torso (opposite of limbs)
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