Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shin" in Korean
“Shin” in Korean is 정강이 (pronounced "jeonggang-i").
정강이
jeonggang-i
Usage & Context
The front part of the lower leg between the knee and ankle. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing leg injuries.
Example Sentence
정강이가 아파요.
My shin hurts.
How to use 정강이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shin” is 정강이, romanized as jeonggang-i.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'jeong' (정), sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. 'Gang' (강) rhymes with the English word 'gang'. The final syllable, 'i' (이), is pronounced like 'ee' in 'see'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a sports injury to a friend.
축구하다가 정강이를 걷어차였어요.
I got kicked in the shin while playing soccer.
Giving advice for sports safety to a beginner.
정강이 보호대를 꼭 착용하세요.
Make sure to wear shin guards.
Explaining a minor accident to a family member.
넘어져서 정강이에 멍이 들었어요.
I fell and got a bruise on my shin.
Cultural Context
While '정강이' specifically refers to the shin, in everyday Korean conversation, people often use the more general term '다리' (leg) when talking about leg pain or injury, unless they need to be very precise about the shin area. For instance, '다리가 아파요' (My leg hurts) is a common complaint that might include shin pain. However, in medical contexts or when discussing specific protective gear like shin guards ('정강이 보호대'), the term '정강이' is used directly.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
정강이뼈
shin bone
정강이 보호대
shin guard
정강이가 시큰거려요
My shin feels tingly/sore.
Related Expressions
다리
dari
leg
무릎
mureup
knee
발목
balmok
ankle
종아리
jong-ari
calf (back of lower leg)
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