Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vein" in Korean
“Vein” in Korean is 정맥 (pronounced "jeongmaek").
정맥
jeongmaek
Usage & Context
The blood vessel that carries blood to the heart. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for discussing circulation.
Example Sentence
정맥이 보여요.
The vein is visible.
How to use 정맥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vein” is 정맥, romanized as jeongmaek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "Jeong," sounds like "jung" in "jungle," but with a slightly softer 'eo' sound, similar to "uh" in "butter." "Maek" rhymes with "make" but with a shorter, sharper 'a' sound like in "cat," followed by a 'k' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
At a hospital, receiving medication.
간호사가 정맥 주사를 놓았어요.
The nurse gave an intravenous injection.
Describing someone's physique or a medical observation.
팔에 정맥이 선명하게 보여요.
The veins in the arm are clearly visible.
Discussing physical changes after exercise.
운동하면 정맥이 더 도드라져 보여요.
When you exercise, your veins appear more prominent.
Cultural Context
While "정맥" specifically refers to veins, Koreans often use the more general term "핏줄" (pitjul), which means 'blood vessel' or 'vein/artery' collectively, in everyday conversation when simply pointing out visible blood vessels. "정맥" is more common in medical or scientific contexts, such as when discussing specific medical procedures like intravenous injections.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정맥 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
정맥 주사
intravenous injection
정맥류
varicose veins
정맥혈
venous blood
Related Expressions
동맥
dongmaek
artery
혈관
hyeolgwan
blood vessel
모세혈관
mosehyeolgwan
capillary
핏줄
pitjul
blood vessel (general term, often used for visible veins)
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