Korean Dictionary
How to say "Neck" in Korean
“Neck” in Korean is 목 (pronounced "mok").
목
mok
Usage & Context
The part connecting the head to the body. Essential vocabulary for describing body parts. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
Example Sentence
목이 아파요.
My neck hurts.
How to use 목 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Neck” is 목, romanized as mok.
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 목.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '목' is like the English word 'mock', but with a short, open 'o' vowel, similar to the 'o' in 'pot'. The final 'k' is unreleased.
More Example Sentences
Someone complaining about neck pain after waking up.
어제 잠을 잘못 자서 목이 뻐근해요.
I slept in a bad position yesterday, so my neck is stiff.
Complimenting someone's accessory.
목에 예쁜 목걸이를 했네요.
You're wearing a pretty necklace on your neck.
Asking for water when feeling dehydrated.
목이 마르니까 물 좀 주세요.
I'm thirsty (my neck is dry), please give me some water.
Cultural Context
'목' is a versatile word, not just for the physical neck. It's used in expressions like '목이 마르다' (to be thirsty, literally 'neck is dry') or '목이 쉬다' (to lose one's voice, literally 'neck rests'). In K-dramas, you might hear characters complain about a stiff neck (목이 뻐근하다) after a long day or a bad night's sleep.
Editorial note
We review entries like 목 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
목이 아파요.
My neck hurts.
목이 쉬었어요.
I lost my voice.
목이 마르다.
To be thirsty (lit. 'neck is dry').
Related Expressions
목도리
mokdori
scarf
목걸이
mokgeori
necklace
목덜미
mokdeolmi
nape of the neck
어깨
eokkae
shoulder
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