Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stomach" in Korean
“Stomach” in Korean is 위 (pronounced "wi").
위
wi
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
The organ that digests food. Used in medical and health discussions. Important for discussing digestive health.
Example Sentence
위가 아파요.
My stomach hurts.
How to use 위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stomach” is 위, romanized as wi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation of "위" (wi) is similar to the English word "we," but with a slightly tighter, more rounded 'w' sound. The vowel is like the 'ee' in "see."
More Example Sentences
At a hospital, asking about test results for a medical procedure.
위 내시경 검사 결과 나왔어요?
Did the results for the stomach endoscopy come out?
Talking about stress-related digestive discomfort with a friend.
스트레스 받으면 위가 쓰려요.
My stomach burns when I'm stressed.
A health tip shared by a doctor or a health-conscious friend.
위 건강을 위해 규칙적인 식사가 중요해요.
Regular meals are important for stomach health.
Cultural Context
In Korea, digestive health, especially stomach health, is a very common topic of conversation. Many people experience '위염' (wi-yeom, gastritis) or '역류성 식도염' (yeokryuseong sikdo-yeom, GERD) due to stress, spicy food, or irregular eating habits. It's common to hear people complain about their stomach hurting after a heavy meal or during stressful periods, often leading to discussions about remedies or visits to the doctor.
Editorial note
We review entries like 위 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. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
위가 아프다
to have a stomachache
위염
gastritis
위산
stomach acid
Related Expressions
배
bae
belly/abdomen (more general term for the whole abdominal area)
소화
sohwa
digestion
위장
wijang
stomach and intestines (medical term)
속
sok
inside/stomach (often used informally for stomach discomfort, e.g., 속이 안 좋다 - my stomach feels bad)
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