Korean Dictionary
How to say "Skeleton" in Korean
“Skeleton” in Korean is 골격 (pronounced "golgyeok").
골격
golgyeok
Usage & Context
The framework of bones in the body. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for discussing skeletal structure.
Example Sentence
골격이 튼튼해요.
My skeleton is strong.
How to use 골격 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Skeleton” is 골격, romanized as golgyeok.
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 골격.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'gol' like the English word 'goal' but with a softer 'g' sound and a quick 'l' at the end. 'gyeok' sounds like 'gyeo' (similar to 'geo' in 'geography') followed by a sharp 'k' sound, almost like 'kyuk'.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's physical prowess based on their build.
그는 골격이 튼튼해서 운동을 잘해요.
He has a strong skeletal build, so he's good at sports.
Visiting a museum exhibit featuring ancient remains.
공룡 골격 전시회를 보러 박물관에 갔어요.
I went to the museum to see a dinosaur skeleton exhibition.
Describing the aftermath of a disaster, using '골격' metaphorically for a structure.
건물 골격만 남고 다 무너졌어요.
Only the building's framework remained; everything else collapsed.
Cultural Context
While '골격' specifically refers to the skeletal framework, in daily conversation, Koreans might use '뼈' (ppyeo, bone) more commonly when talking about individual bones or a general sense of bones. '골격' is often used in more formal, scientific, or medical contexts, or when discussing a person's overall build or physique in a slightly more technical way.
Editorial note
We review entries like 골격 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
골격이 튼튼하다
to have a strong skeleton/build
골격 구조
skeletal structure
골격 형성
bone formation
Related Expressions
뼈
ppyeo
bone
해골
haegol
skull, skeleton (as a complete set, often for display)
구조
gujo
structure
체격
chegyeok
physique, build
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