Korean Dictionary
How to say "Throat" in Korean
“Throat” in Korean is 목구멍 (pronounced "mokgumong").
목구멍
mokgumong
Usage & Context
The passage from the mouth to the stomach. Used in medical and health discussions. Important for describing illness symptoms.
Example Sentence
목구멍이 아파요.
My throat hurts.
How to use 목구멍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Throat” is 목구멍, romanized as mokgumong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '목구멍', '목' is like 'mock'. '구' sounds like 'goo' in 'goose'. '멍' sounds like 'mong' in 'among'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Someone describing severe sore throat symptoms.
목구멍이 너무 아파서 침 삼키기도 힘들어요.
My throat hurts so much it's hard to even swallow saliva.
Someone choking or having difficulty swallowing.
음식이 목구멍에 걸렸어요.
Food got stuck in my throat.
Someone trying to soothe a dry or irritated throat.
목구멍이 칼칼해서 따뜻한 차를 마셨어요.
My throat felt scratchy, so I drank warm tea.
Cultural Context
'목구멍' specifically refers to the throat as a passage for food and air. It's very commonly used when discussing symptoms of a cold or flu, such as a sore throat (목구멍이 아프다) or difficulty swallowing. You'll hear this term frequently in medical contexts or when people are describing their physical discomfort.
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Common Phrases
목구멍이 아프다.
To have a sore throat.
목구멍으로 넘기다.
To swallow (food/drink).
목구멍에 풀칠하다.
To barely make a living (idiom, lit. 'to put paste on one's throat').
Related Expressions
목감기
mokgamgi
sore throat (as part of a cold)
편도선
pyeondoseon
tonsils
식도
sikdo
esophagus
기관지
gigwanji
bronchus / windpipe
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