Korean Dictionary
How to say "Navel" in Korean
“Navel” in Korean is 배꼽 (pronounced "baekkkop").
배꼽
baekkkop
Usage & Context
The mark left by the umbilical cord on the abdomen. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing body features.
Example Sentence
배꼽이 튀어나왔어요.
My navel is protruding.
How to use 배꼽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Navel” is 배꼽, romanized as baekkkop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"배꼽" (baekkkop) is pronounced "baek-kkop." "배" sounds like "bae" in "bay." "꼽" starts with a strong, tense 'k' sound, similar to the 'k' in "sky," followed by 'op' like in "stop." The double consonant 'ㄲ' makes the 'k' sound very sharp.
More Example Sentences
Describing a baby laughing very hard, using a common Korean idiom.
아기가 배꼽 빠지게 웃었어요.
The baby laughed so hard their navel almost fell off.
A teenager talking about fashion and body image with a friend.
배꼽티 입고 싶어서 다이어트 중이야.
I'm on a diet because I want to wear a crop top.
Describing newborn care to a family member.
엄마가 아기 배꼽 소독해줬어.
Mom disinfected the baby's belly button.
Cultural Context
"배꼽" is often associated with cuteness, especially in babies. The idiom "배꼽 빠지게 웃다" (baekkkop ppajige utda), meaning 'to laugh one's head off' or 'to laugh so hard your belly button falls off,' is very common and vivid in daily conversation. In fashion, "배꼽티" (baekkkop-ti) refers to a crop top, literally 'belly button shirt,' highlighting the navel.
Editorial note
We review entries like 배꼽 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
배꼽 빠지게 웃다
to laugh very hard
배꼽티
crop top
배꼽 인사
a deep bow (literally 'belly button bow')
Related Expressions
배
bae
belly/abdomen (general area)
탯줄
taetjul
umbilical cord
배꼽 빠지게 웃다
baekkkop ppajige utda
to laugh one's head off
배꼽티
baekkkop-ti
crop top
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