The Korean word for 'fingernail' is 손톱 (sontop). This noun refers to the hard, protective layer at the end of your fingers. You can use 손톱 when talking about things like cutting your nails or painting them. For example, if you want to say 'cut your fingernails,' you would say '손톱을 깎다 (sontobeul kkakda).' It's a common word you'll use in everyday conversation.
When talking about your hands in Korean, 손 refers to the entire hand. But if you want to be more specific and talk about your fingernail, you use 손톱. The word 손톱 literally combines 손 (hand) and 톱 (a tool for cutting or sawing, like a saw, but in this context, it refers to the nail itself). So, it's like saying 'hand-nail'.
You can use 손톱 in everyday situations. For example, if you want to say 'My fingernail broke,' you would say '손톱이 부러졌어요.' Or, if you're getting a manicure, you might talk about '손톱 관리' which means 'fingernail care.'
When talking about 손톱 (son-top), which means fingernail, it's a practical word to know. You might use it in everyday situations like getting a manicure or if you accidentally break a nail.
It's also interesting to note that the word itself combines 손 (son) meaning hand and 톱 (top) meaning saw, though the latter part's meaning isn't directly related to its modern usage for nails.
You can use it in phrases like 손톱을 깎다 (son-to-beul kkak-da) to cut fingernails, or 손톱 매니큐어 (son-top mae-ni-kyu-eo) for a fingernail manicure.
Knowing this word helps you describe personal care activities and understand related vocabulary.
When discussing the human body in Korean, accuracy and appropriate vocabulary are key. Today, we're looking at the word 손톱 (sontop). This term specifically refers to a fingernail, the protective keratinous plate at the end of each finger.
It's important to differentiate 손톱 (sontop) from 발톱 (baltop), which refers to a toenail. While both are 'nails', the prefix changes depending on whether it's on the hand (손 - son) or foot (발 - bal).
Understanding this distinction helps avoid confusion and ensures clear communication when talking about personal care, injuries, or even beauty treatments.
For example, if you want to say 'My fingernail broke', you would say 손톱이 부러졌어요 (sontobi bureojyeosseoyo). If you were talking about a toenail, you would use 발톱 (baltop) instead.
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- 손톱 (son-top) means fingernail.
- It can also refer to a toenail in a general sense.
- Commonly used when talking about nail care or injuries.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's get straight to it. The Korean word you're learning today is 손톱 (son-top). It's a noun and it simply means 'fingernail'. No tricks, no hidden meanings here. Just your fingernail, the hard part at the end of your finger.
- DEFINITION
- Fingernail. A hard, protective plate at the end of a finger.
You'll hear and use 손톱 in everyday conversations, just like you would 'fingernail' in English. It's an A2 level word, which means it's a basic, common word you should definitely know. Think about all the times you talk about your fingernails – cutting them, painting them, breaking them. That's exactly when Koreans use 손톱.
For instance, if your fingernail is long, you'd say 손톱이 길다 (son-to-bi gil-da). If you need to cut your fingernails, you'd say 손톱을 깎다 (son-to-beul kkak-da). It's pretty straightforward. Koreans don't use a different word for a 'toenail' in the same way English does. For toenail, they usually say 발톱 (bal-top), combining '발' (bal - foot) with '톱' (top - nail). So, while 손톱 is specifically for fingers, the 'nail' part is consistent.
Here are some common situations where you'll encounter and use 손톱:
- Talking about personal hygiene: "I need to cut my fingernails."
- Discussing beauty or appearance: "She has beautiful fingernails."
- When you accidentally break a fingernail: "Oh no, I broke my fingernail!"
- Pointing out something on someone's fingernail: "There's dirt under your fingernail."
Let's look at some examples to really cement your understanding. Pay attention to how 손톱 is used in context.
손톱이 너무 길어서 불편해요. (My fingernails are too long, so it's uncomfortable.)
그녀는 손톱에 예쁜 매니큐어를 발랐어요. (She put pretty nail polish on her fingernails.)
어제 손톱을 깎았어요. (I cut my fingernails yesterday.)
As you can see, 손톱 acts just like 'fingernail' in English sentences. It's a fundamental word for describing parts of the body and common actions related to them. Don't overthink it, just associate 손톱 with that hard, protective layer on your finger. Practice using it in simple sentences, and you'll master it in no time!
§ Understanding 손톱 (Sontop)
- Korean Word
- 손톱 (sontop)
- English Definition
- Fingernail. A hard, protective plate at the end of a finger.
- Word Type
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A2
Alright, let's learn about 손톱 (sontop). It means 'fingernail' in English. It's a common word you'll hear and use, so it's good to get comfortable with it early on. Remember, it refers specifically to the fingernail on your finger, not a toenail.
§ How to Use 손톱 in Sentences
When you use 손톱 in a sentence, it behaves like most other nouns. You'll attach particles to it to show its role in the sentence. Let's look at some examples.
제 손톱이 길어요. (My fingernails are long.)
Here, 손톱 is the subject of the sentence, so the subject particle 이 (i) is attached to it.
그는 손톱을 깎았어요. (He cut his fingernails.)
In this sentence, 손톱 is the object, so the object particle 을 (eul) is used. The verb 깎다 (kkakda) means 'to cut' or 'to trim,' and it's commonly used with 손톱.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요. (I put nail polish on my fingernails.)
Here, 에 (e) indicates 'on' or 'to' the fingernails, showing where the nail polish was applied.
§ Common Phrases with 손톱
Korean uses 손톱 in a few common expressions:
손톱 깎이 (sontop kkakk-i): This literally means 'fingernail cutter' and refers to a nail clipper. Very practical!
손톱 깎이 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요? (Can you lend me your nail clippers?)
손톱 물어뜯다 (sontop mureotteutda): To bite one's fingernails. This is a direct translation and quite commonly used.
그는 긴장하면 손톱을 물어뜯어요. (He bites his fingernails when he's nervous.)
§ Grammar and Particles with 손톱
Like with any Korean noun, you'll use particles to show the grammatical function of 손톱 in a sentence. Here's a quick refresher on common particles you'll pair with it:
이/가 (i/ga): Subject particle. Use 이 after a consonant ending, and 가 after a vowel ending. Since 손톱 ends in a consonant (ㅂ), you'll use 이.
손톱이 부러졌어요. (My fingernail broke.)
을/를 (eul/reul): Object particle. Use 을 after a consonant ending, and 를 after a vowel ending. For 손톱, you'll use 을.
나는 손톱을 정리했어요. (I tidied up my fingernails.)
에 (e): Location particle. This indicates 'on,' 'at,' or 'to.'
손톱에 때가 꼈어요. (Dirt got under my fingernails.)
§ Differentiating from 발톱 (baltop)
It's important to note the difference between 손톱 (sontop) and 발톱 (baltop). While 손톱 refers to fingernails, 발톱 specifically means 'toenail'. This is a common point of confusion for beginners, so pay attention!
- Korean Word
- 발톱 (baltop)
- English Definition
- Toenail
Just remember: 손 (son) means hand, and 발 (bal) means foot. So, 손톱 is 'hand-nail' and 발톱 is 'foot-nail'. Easy, right?
§ Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to get good at using 손톱 is to use it! Try making your own sentences. Describe your own fingernails, or talk about cutting them. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel. Don't be afraid to make mistakes – that's how we learn!
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
The word '손톱' (son-top), meaning 'fingernail', is something you'll encounter in everyday conversations. While it might seem like a simple word, its usage can pop up in various contexts, from casual chats about personal grooming to more specific discussions in health or even work-related scenarios where clean hands are important. Understanding where and how '손톱' is used will make your Korean sound more natural and help you grasp common expressions.
Let's look at some practical situations. At school, for instance, a teacher might tell students to keep their '손톱' short and clean, especially before lunch or during art class. It's a common phrase parents use with their children too. In a work environment, especially in fields like food service, healthcare, or any job requiring manual dexterity, good '손톱' hygiene is often a topic of discussion or a part of workplace rules. You might hear people talking about getting a manicure or pedicure, where '손톱' is obviously central to the conversation.
Beyond personal care, '손톱' can appear in more figurative ways or in descriptions. For example, if someone is in a very difficult situation, they might be said to be hanging on 'by their fingernails' – though the Korean idiom would be different, the concept of a small, fragile hold is similar. You might also hear '손톱' in news reports if there's a story about a crime scene where DNA was found under someone's '손톱', or a health segment discussing the importance of '손톱' health as an indicator of overall well-being. It's not just a body part; it's a small detail that can have bigger implications.
When learning '손톱', also consider related vocabulary. For example, '발톱' (bal-top) means 'toenail'. Korean often uses prefixes for different body parts, so '손' (son) for hand combined with '톱' (top) for something like a small, hard plate (though 'top' isn't a standalone word in this context meaning 'plate' in modern Korean, it gives you a sense of how the word is constructed). Similarly, '발' (bal) for foot combines with '톱' to make '발톱'. This pattern helps you learn new words more efficiently.
- DEFINITION
- Fingernail. A hard, protective plate at the end of a finger.
Here are some common phrases and example sentences where '손톱' is used:
- 손톱을 깎다 (son-top-eul kkak-da): to cut one's fingernails
- 손톱을 다듬다 (son-top-eul da-deum-da): to trim/file one's fingernails
- 손톱이 길다 (son-top-i gil-da): to have long fingernails
- 손톱이 짧다 (son-top-i jjal-da): to have short fingernails
- 손톱 매니큐어 (son-top mae-ni-kyu-eo): nail polish/manicure
손톱이 너무 길어서 불편해요. (My fingernails are too long, so it's uncomfortable.)
아이들이 손톱을 깨끗하게 유지해야 합니다. (Children should keep their fingernails clean.)
네일샵에서 손톱 관리를 받았어요. (I got my fingernails done at the nail shop.)
손톱 물어뜯는 습관을 고치고 싶어요. (I want to fix my habit of biting my fingernails.)
§ Don't Confuse 손톱 with 발톱 (Toenail)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 손톱 when they actually mean 'toenail'. In Korean, 손 (son) means 'hand' and 발 (bal) means 'foot'. So, it's pretty logical once you break it down.
- DEFINITION
- 발톱 (baltop): Toenail. A hard, protective plate at the end of a toe.
It's easy to mix them up, especially if you're speaking quickly or still getting used to the vocabulary. Always double-check if you're talking about a hand or a foot when mentioning nails.
저는 매주 손톱을 깎아요. (I trim my fingernails every week.)
발톱이 길어서 불편해요. (My toenails are long, so it's uncomfortable.)
§ Using the Correct Verbs with 손톱
Another common pitfall is using the wrong verb to describe actions related to fingernails. You wouldn't say 'eat fingernails' in English, and similarly, certain verbs are more natural in Korean.
깎다 (kkak-da): To trim/cut (for nails).
바르다 (ba-reu-da): To apply (for nail polish).
다듬다 (da-deum-da): To tidy/groom (can be used for nails, but 깎다 is more common for cutting).
손톱을 깎아야 해요. (I need to cut my fingernails.)
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요. (I applied nail polish to my fingernails.)
§ Understanding Compound Nouns with 손톱
손톱 often appears in compound nouns, and sometimes learners try to translate each word separately, leading to confusion. Instead, learn these as fixed phrases.
손톱깎이 (son-top-kkak-i): Nail clippers. (Literally: fingernail cutter)
손톱 강화제 (son-top gang-hwa-je): Nail strengthener. (Literally: fingernail strengthening agent)
손톱 관리 (son-top gwan-ri): Nail care. (Literally: fingernail management)
손톱깎이 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요? (Can you lend me your nail clippers?)
손톱이 약해서 강화제를 사용해요. (My fingernails are weak, so I use a strengthener.)
§ Context is Key
Like many words, the meaning or nuance of 손톱 can be influenced by the context. While it almost always means 'fingernail', understanding the situation will help you use it more naturally.
Are you talking about personal hygiene?
Are you discussing beauty treatments?
Are you describing a person's appearance?
For example, if someone says '손톱이 예쁘다' (Son-top-i ye-ppeu-da), it means 'Your fingernails are pretty,' likely referring to polished or well-manicured nails, not just the natural nail itself.
그녀는 손톱에 그림을 그렸어요. (She drew a picture on her fingernails.)
§ What is 손톱 (sontop)?
Let's learn about the Korean word 손톱 (sontop). This word is useful in everyday conversation, so it's a good one to remember!
- Definition
- Fingernail. A hard, protective plate at the end of a finger.
§ How to use 손톱 (sontop) in sentences
Here are some practical examples of how to use 손톱 (sontop) in different situations. Pay attention to how it's used with other words.
나는 손톱을 깎았다. (Naneun sontobeul kkakkatda.)
- Translation hint
- I cut my fingernails.
손톱이 길어서 불편해요. (Sontobi gireoseo bulpyeonhaeyo.)
- Translation hint
- My fingernails are long, so it's uncomfortable.
그녀는 손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐다. (Geunyeoneun sontobe maenikyueoreul ballatda.)
- Translation hint
- She painted her fingernails with nail polish.
아이들은 손톱을 깨무는 습관이 있어요. (Aideureun sontobeul kkaemuneun seupgwani isseoyo.)
- Translation hint
- Children have a habit of biting their fingernails.
§ Similar words and when to use them
When you're learning Korean, it's helpful to know how similar words relate to each other. For 'fingernail', the primary word you'll use is 손톱 (sontop). However, let's look at related terms and when you might use them.
- 발톱 (baltop)
- This means 'toenail'. It follows the same pattern as 손톱 (sontop), combining 발 (bal) meaning 'foot' and 톱 (top) meaning 'nail/claw'. So, if you're talking about toenails, you'll use 발톱, not 손톱.
- 톱 (top)
- While 톱 can mean 'nail' or 'claw' on its own, especially in a more general or scientific context for animal claws, in daily conversation referring to human nails, it's almost always combined with 손 (hand) or 발 (foot) to specify. When you just say 톱, it's more commonly understood as 'saw' (the tool for cutting wood). So stick to 손톱 for fingernail and 발톱 for toenail.
- 네일 (neil)
- This is a Konglish word derived from the English word 'nail'. It's often used in the context of 'nail art' (네일 아트 - neil ateu) or 'nail shop' (네일 샵 - neil syap). While it refers to nails, specifically fingernails, it has a more modern, fashion-related connotation. If you're simply talking about the biological part of your finger, 손톱 is the natural and common Korean word to use.
In summary, when you want to talk about your fingernails, use 손톱 (sontop). If you mean toenails, use 발톱 (baltop). If you're discussing something related to nail aesthetics, 네일 (neil) might come into play, but for the physical part, 손톱 is your go-to word.
How Formal Is It?
"손톱 건강에 신경을 써야 합니다. (You should pay attention to fingernail health.)"
"손톱이 너무 길어서 불편해요. (My fingernails are too long, so it's uncomfortable.)"
"손톱 좀 깎아. (Cut your fingernails.)"
"아가, 손톱 깨끗하게 하자. (Baby, let's make your fingernails clean.)"
"There isn't a widely recognized slang term for 'fingernail' in Korean that is significantly different from '손톱' itself. It's a very straightforward, common noun."
Guía de pronunciación
- Beginners often struggle with the 'o' sound, which is closer to the 'o' in 'pot' than the 'o' in 'go'.
- The final 'p' sound can be tricky. It's often unreleased in Korean, meaning you don't fully articulate the 'p' at the end.
Gramática que debes saber
N + 이/가 예쁘다/아프다: This structure is used to describe a noun (N) as pretty or painful. You can use it to talk about how someone's fingernails look or feel.
손톱이 예뻐요. (Fingernails are pretty.)
N + 을/를 자르다: This means 'to cut' a noun (N). You'll often use this with '손톱' when talking about trimming your nails.
손톱을 잘랐어요. (I cut my fingernails.)
N + 에 매니큐어를 바르다: This structure means 'to apply nail polish to N.' '매니큐어' is nail polish, and '바르다' means to apply or paint.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요. (I applied nail polish to my fingernails.)
N + 이/가 길다/짧다: This describes a noun (N) as long or short. Useful for talking about the length of fingernails.
손톱이 길어요. (Fingernails are long.)
N + 이/가 부러지다: This means 'N is broken.' You might use this if a fingernail breaks.
손톱이 부러졌어요. (My fingernail broke.)
Ejemplos por nivel
손톱이 길어요.
My fingernails are long.
손톱을 깎아요.
I cut my fingernails.
손톱이 부러졌어요.
My fingernail broke.
예쁜 손톱을 가지고 싶어요.
I want pretty fingernails.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
I put nail polish on my fingernails.
아이의 손톱이 작아요.
The child's fingernails are small.
손톱으로 긁었어요.
I scratched it with my fingernail.
손톱이 아파요.
My fingernail hurts.
손톱을 깎으세요.
Cut your fingernails.
그녀는 손톱이 길어요.
She has long fingernails.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
I put nail polish on my fingernails.
아기가 손톱을 물어요.
The baby bites his fingernails.
손톱이 깨졌어요.
My fingernail broke.
이 손톱깎이 빌려줄 수 있어요?
Can you lend me these nail clippers?
손톱이 아파요.
My fingernail hurts.
손톱 관리받고 싶어요.
I want to get a manicure. (Literally: I want to receive fingernail care.)
손톱이 길어서 불편해요.
My fingernails are long, so it's inconvenient.
손톱깎이로 손톱을 잘라야 해요.
I need to cut my fingernails with nail clippers.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
I put nail polish on my fingernails.
손톱을 물어뜯는 버릇이 있어요.
I have a habit of biting my fingernails.
손톱이 부러졌어요.
My fingernail broke.
손톱이 건강해야 예뻐요.
Your fingernails need to be healthy to be pretty.
아이의 손톱이 너무 작아서 귀여워요.
The child's fingernails are so small and cute.
손톱 밑에 때가 꼈어요.
There's dirt under my fingernails.
손톱을 너무 짧게 깎지 마세요. 피가 날 수도 있어요.
Don't cut your fingernails too short. You might bleed.
그녀는 항상 손톱을 깨끗하고 예쁘게 관리해요.
She always keeps her fingernails clean and pretty.
손톱이 부러졌을 때 정말 아팠어요.
It really hurt when my fingernail broke.
아이들이 손톱으로 그림을 그리려고 했어요.
The children tried to draw with their fingernails.
네일 아트를 배우고 싶어서 손톱 관리에 관심이 많아요.
I'm very interested in fingernail care because I want to learn nail art.
피아노를 칠 때는 손톱을 짧게 유지하는 것이 좋아요.
It's good to keep your fingernails short when playing the piano.
손톱 밑에 때가 끼지 않도록 자주 씻어야 해요.
You should wash your hands often so dirt doesn't get under your fingernails.
그녀는 스트레스를 받으면 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요.
She has a habit of biting her fingernails when she's stressed.
손톱이 너무 길어서 불편해요.
My fingernails are too long, so it's uncomfortable.
길어서 (gil-eo-seo) means 'because it's long' or 'so it's long'.
손톱을 깎아야겠어요.
I need to cut my fingernails.
깎아야겠어요 (kkak-ka-ya-ges-seo-yo) means 'I should cut' or 'I need to cut'.
네일아트를 위해 손톱을 예쁘게 다듬었어요.
I prettily trimmed my fingernails for nail art.
다듬었어요 (da-deu-meoss-eo-yo) means 'trimmed' or 'groomed'.
어릴 때 손톱을 자주 물어뜯었어요.
When I was young, I often bit my fingernails.
물어뜯었어요 (mul-eo-tteu-deoss-eo-yo) means 'bit off' or 'chewed off'.
손톱 밑에 때가 꼈어요.
There's dirt under my fingernails.
때가 꼈어요 (ttae-ga kkyeoss-eo-yo) means 'dirt got stuck' or 'it's dirty'.
손톱이 깨져서 아파요.
My fingernail broke, so it hurts.
깨져서 (kkae-jyeo-seo) means 'because it broke' or 'so it broke'.
손톱 강화제를 발라서 튼튼하게 만들었어요.
I applied nail strengthener to make them strong.
강화제 (gang-hwa-je) means 'strengthener'. 발라서 (bal-ra-seo) means 'because I applied' or 'so I applied'.
손톱 색깔로 건강 상태를 알 수 있어요.
You can know your health condition by the color of your fingernails.
건강 상태 (geon-gang sang-tae) means 'health condition'.
손톱을 너무 짧게 깎으면 아파요.
If you cut your fingernails too short, it hurts.
Too short: 너무 짧게
그녀는 항상 손톱을 깨끗하게 관리해요.
She always keeps her fingernails clean.
Always: 항상
매니큐어를 발라서 손톱을 예쁘게 꾸몄어요.
I decorated my fingernails pretty by applying nail polish.
By applying: 발라서
손톱이 부러져서 아팠어요.
My fingernail broke, so it hurt.
So it hurt: 아팠어요
어린아이들은 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요.
Young children have a habit of biting their fingernails.
Habit: 습관
손톱이 길면 불편해서 짧게 다듬었어요.
When my fingernails were long, it was uncomfortable, so I trimmed them short.
When...: 길면
그녀의 손톱은 섬세하게 아트가 되어 있었어요.
Her fingernails had delicate nail art.
Delicately: 섬세하게
손톱에 영양을 주기 위해 핸드크림을 발랐어요.
I applied hand cream to nourish my fingernails.
To nourish: 영양을 주기 위해
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
손톱이 길다.
My fingernails are long.
손톱을 깎아야 해요.
I need to clip my fingernails.
손톱이 부러졌어요.
My fingernail broke.
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
I put on nail polish (on my fingernails).
손톱을 정리했어요.
I tidied up my fingernails.
아기가 손톱으로 할퀴었어요.
The baby scratched me with their fingernail.
손톱이 너무 짧아요.
My fingernails are too short.
손톱이 빠졌어요.
My fingernail came off.
손톱 밑에 때가 꼈어요.
There's dirt under my fingernail.
손톱 색깔이 이상해요.
My fingernail color is strange.
Se confunde a menudo con
Often mistaken for fingernail due to similar sound and 'nail' meaning.
Related to the hand, but refers to the entire finger, not just the nail.
A homonym meaning 'saw', which can be confusing when heard out of context.
Patrones gramaticales
Modismos y expresiones
"손톱만큼"
A tiny bit; a fingernail's worth.
손톱만큼도 안 아파요. (It doesn't hurt even a tiny bit.)
neutral"손톱을 깎다"
To cut one's fingernails.
손톱을 너무 길게 기르지 마세요. (Don't grow your fingernails too long.)
neutral"손톱 밑의 가시"
A constant source of annoyance or trouble; a thorn in one's side. (Literally: a thorn under the fingernail.)
그 문제는 저에게 손톱 밑의 가시 같아요. (That problem is like a thorn in my side.)
neutral"손톱만 한"
Tiny; fingernail-sized.
손톱만 한 벌레가 기어 다녀요. (A tiny bug is crawling around.)
neutral"손톱 끝으로 긁다"
To scratch lightly with the tip of a fingernail.
가려운 곳을 손톱 끝으로 긁었어요. (I scratched the itchy spot with my fingertip.)
neutral"손톱을 물어뜯다"
To bite one's fingernails (often due to nervousness or habit).
시험 볼 때 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요. (I have a habit of biting my nails during exams.)
neutral"손톱 때"
Dirt under the fingernails.
손톱에 때가 많이 꼈어요. (There's a lot of dirt under my fingernails.)
neutral"손톱을 들여다보다"
To examine one's fingernails (can imply being idle or bored).
그는 아무 말 없이 손톱을 들여다보고 있었다. (He was looking at his fingernails without saying anything.)
neutral"손톱으로 찍다"
To press with a fingernail (e.g., to leave a mark).
부드러운 과일을 손톱으로 찍어봤어요. (I pressed the soft fruit with my fingernail.)
neutral"손톱 자국"
Fingernail mark/scratch.
싸우다가 팔에 손톱 자국이 났어요. (I got fingernail marks on my arm during a fight.)
neutralFácil de confundir
Sounds similar and also refers to a nail, but it's for toes.
손톱 (sontop) is fingernail, 발톱 (baltop) is toenail.
발톱을 깎아야 해요. (I need to cut my toenails.)
Related to the hand and often used in proximity to fingernails in conversation.
손톱 (sontop) is the nail itself, 손가락 (songarak) is the entire finger.
손가락이 아파요. (My finger hurts.)
This is the second syllable of 손톱 (sontop), and it's a homonym meaning 'saw'.
손톱 (sontop) is fingernail. 톱 (top) on its own means 'saw'.
나무를 톱으로 잘랐어요. (I cut the wood with a saw.)
This is the Konglish word for 'nail' (from English), often used in contexts like nail art.
손톱 (sontop) is the native Korean word for fingernail. 네일 (neil) is a loanword.
네일 아트를 받았어요. (I got a nail art manicure.)
This is the first syllable of 손톱 (sontop) and means 'hand'.
손톱 (sontop) is fingernail. 손 (son) is hand.
손을 씻으세요. (Wash your hands.)
Patrones de oraciones
손톱이 길어요.
My fingernails are long. (Literally: Fingernails are long.)
손톱을 깎아요.
I cut my fingernails. (Literally: Cut fingernails.)
손톱이 부러졌어요.
My fingernail broke. (Literally: Fingernail broke.)
손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
I put nail polish on my fingernails. (Literally: Applied manicure to fingernails.)
손톱으로 긁었어요.
I scratched it with my fingernail. (Literally: Scratched with fingernail.)
손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요.
I have a habit of biting my fingernails. (Literally: Have habit of biting fingernails.)
손톱 밑에 때가 꼈어요.
There's dirt under my fingernails. (Literally: Dirt accumulated under fingernails.)
그녀는 손톱 끝까지 완벽했다.
She was perfect to her fingertips. (Literally: She was perfect to the end of her fingernails.)
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Cómo usarlo
손톱 (son-top) is the Korean word for 'fingernail'. It can also refer to toenails, though there's a more specific word for that, 발톱 (bal-top). When talking about cutting your nails, you'd use 손톱을 깎다 (son-top-eul kkakk-da).
A common mistake is confusing 손톱 (son-top) with 손가락 (son-ga-rak), which means 'finger'. Remember, 손톱 is the nail, while 손가락 is the entire digit. Another mistake is using a different verb for 'cutting' your nails. Always use 깎다 (kkakk-da) for cutting nails, not 자르다 (ja-reu-da), which is a more general verb for cutting.
Consejos
Learn Related Body Parts
When learning '손톱' (fingernail), it's useful to also learn related body parts like '손' (hand) and '발톱' (toenail). This helps build a vocabulary network.
Practice with Sentences
Try forming simple sentences with '손톱'. For example: '손톱이 길어요.' (My fingernails are long.) or '손톱을 깎아요.' (I cut my fingernails.).
Visual Association
Associate '손톱' with an image of a fingernail. You can even write the word on a sticky note and put it on your own fingernail for a visual reminder.
Listen to Native Speakers
Listen to how native Korean speakers pronounce '손톱'. Pay attention to the subtle sounds. You can find examples in K-dramas or songs. Focus on the 'ㅗ' (o) and 'ㅓ' (eo) sounds.
Use Flashcards
Create flashcards with '손톱' on one side and 'fingernail' on the other. Include a small drawing or a simple sentence as well. This is a classic and effective method for memorization.
Practice Writing
Write '손톱' multiple times to help with memorization and to get comfortable with the Korean characters. Focus on correct stroke order for better recall.
Contextual Learning
Try to find '손톱' in a real-world context. For example, if you see a Korean beauty product, look for words related to nails. This makes learning more relevant.
Role-play Scenarios
Imagine you're at a nail salon in Korea. How would you ask for a nail trim? '손톱 깎아 주세요.' (Please cut my fingernails.).
Break Down the Word
'손' means hand and '톱' means saw or nail (as in nail for carpentry, though here it implies the hard covering). While '톱' on its own has a different primary meaning, understanding '손' helps tie it to the hand.
Review Regularly
Don't just learn it once and forget it. Regularly review '손톱' along with other vocabulary words to solidify your memory. Spaced repetition is key for long-term retention.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine 'son' (hand) holding a 'top' that is sharp like a fingernail. So, 'son-top' = fingernail.
Asociación visual
Picture yourself looking at your '손' (hand) and focusing on your '손톱' (fingernail). Visualize painting your '손톱' a bright color.
Word Web
Desafío
Describe your fingernails in Korean using '손톱'. Are they long (길어요), short (짧아요), or do you need to cut them (깎아야 해요)?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntas손톱 refers specifically to a fingernail, while 발톱 refers to a toenail. Think of '손' meaning hand and '발' meaning foot.
You can say 손톱을 깎다 (son-tob-eul kkakk-da) which literally means 'to cut fingernails.' For example, '어제 손톱을 깎았어요' (eo-je son-tob-eul kkakk-ass-eo-yo) means 'I cut my fingernails yesterday.'
For fingernail polish, you would use 손톱 매니큐어 (son-tob mae-ni-kyu-eo) or more commonly just 매니큐어 (mae-ni-kyu-eo). You could also say 네일 폴리시 (ne-il pol-li-si) which is a direct transliteration of 'nail polish.'
손톱 is primarily used for human fingernails. For animal claws, you would typically use the word 발톱 (bal-tob) which refers to a claw or nail on an animal's foot, even if it's on the front paw.
You can use adjectives with 손톱. For example, 긴 손톱 (gin son-tob) means 'long fingernails' and 짧은 손톱 (jjal-beun son-tob) means 'short fingernails.'
Yes, a common phrase is 손톱만큼 (son-tob-man-keum), which means 'as much as a fingernail,' used to express a very small amount or degree. For example, '손톱만큼도 안 아파' (son-tob-man-keum-do an a-pa) means 'it doesn't hurt even a little bit.'
You can say 손톱이 부러지다 (son-tob-i bu-reo-ji-da) which means 'a fingernail breaks.' So, '손톱이 부러졌어요' (son-tob-i bu-reo-jyeot-seo-yo) means 'my fingernail broke.'
Think of 손 (son) as 'hand' and 톱 (tob) as sounding a bit like 'top' or 'tip' of the finger. So, 'hand top' could help you remember 'fingernail.'
A common error is confusing it with '손가락' (son-ga-rak), which means 'finger.' Remember, 손톱 is specifically the nail, not the entire finger.
For strong fingernails, you can say 손톱이 튼튼하다 (son-tob-i teun-teun-ha-da). For weak fingernails, you would say 손톱이 약하다 (son-tob-i yak-ha-da).
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저는 ____이 길어요. (My ____ are long.)
The sentence is about something being long on a hand, and '손톱' (fingernail) fits the context.
매니큐어를 ____에 발라요. (I put nail polish on my ____.)
Nail polish is applied to '손톱' (fingernails).
아기가 ____을 깨물어요. (The baby bites its ____.)
Babies often bite their '손톱' (fingernails).
____을 깎아야 해요. (I need to cut my ____.)
You cut '손톱' (fingernails) to keep them short and clean.
새로운 ____ 디자인을 해 봤어요. (I tried a new ____ design.)
A '손톱' (fingernail) design refers to nail art.
____이 깨졌어요. (My ____ broke.)
'손톱' (fingernails) can easily break.
Which body part protects the end of your finger?
손톱 refers to the fingernail, which protects the end of your finger.
What would you say if your fingernails are too long?
길어요 (gireoyo) means 'is long', so 손톱이 길어요 (sontobi gireoyo) means 'my fingernails are long'.
If you want to cut your fingernails, what verb would you use with 손톱?
깎아요 (kkakk-ayo) is the correct verb to use for cutting fingernails.
손톱 (sontop) means 'fingernail'.
Yes, 손톱 (sontop) is the Korean word for 'fingernail'.
You use 손톱 (sontop) to see things.
No, you use your 눈 (nun - eye) to see things. 손톱 (sontop) is a fingernail.
Cutting your fingernails is expressed as 손톱을 깎아요 (sontobeul kkakk-ayo).
That's correct! 손톱을 깎아요 (sontobeul kkakk-ayo) means 'I cut my fingernails'.
Listen for 'fingernail' and 'long'.
Listen for 'fingernail' and 'cut'.
Listen for 'fingernail' and 'hurt'.
Read this aloud:
손톱
Focus: 손톱 (son-top)
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손톱이 예뻐요.
Focus: 예뻐요 (ye-ppeo-yo)
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손톱이 짧아요.
Focus: 짧아요 (jjal-ba-yo)
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Write a short sentence about what '손톱' (son-top) is. (Hint: It's on your finger.)
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손톱은 손가락 끝에 있어요. (My fingernail is at the end of my finger.)
You want to say 'My fingernail is small.' How would you write that in Korean?
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제 손톱은 작아요. (My fingernail is small.)
Complete the sentence: '이것은 나의 ___ 입니다.' (This is my ___.) Use '손톱'.
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이것은 나의 손톱입니다. (This is my fingernail.)
What did the person do to their fingernails?
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저는 손톱을 잘랐어요. 손톱이 길었어요. (I cut my fingernails. My fingernails were long.)
What did the person do to their fingernails?
The passage says '손톱을 잘랐어요' which means 'cut fingernails'.
The passage says '손톱을 잘랐어요' which means 'cut fingernails'.
What does Mom think about the fingernails?
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엄마는 제 손톱을 봐요. '손톱이 예쁘다!' 라고 말해요. (Mom looks at my fingernails. She says, 'Your fingernails are pretty!')
What does Mom think about the fingernails?
The passage says '손톱이 예쁘다!' which means 'Fingernails are pretty!'.
The passage says '손톱이 예쁘다!' which means 'Fingernails are pretty!'.
What kind of fingernails does the baby have?
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아기는 작은 손톱이 있어요. (The baby has small fingernails.)
What kind of fingernails does the baby have?
The passage states '작은 손톱이 있어요' which means 'has small fingernails'.
The passage states '작은 손톱이 있어요' which means 'has small fingernails'.
This sentence means 'My fingernails are long.' The possessive pronoun '내' comes first, followed by the subject '손톱이' and the adjective '길어요.'
This sentence means 'Please cut your fingernails.' The object '손톱을' comes before the verb '깎으세요.'
This sentence means 'This is a fingernail.' '이것은' is 'this is', and '손톱입니다' means 'is a fingernail'.
저는 오늘 아침에 ___을(를) 잘랐어요. (I cut my ___ this morning.)
The sentence is about cutting a body part on the hand, so '손톱' (fingernail) is the correct choice.
제 여동생은 ___에 예쁜 매니큐어를 발랐어요. (My sister put pretty nail polish on her ___.)
Nail polish is applied to fingernails, so '손톱' is the correct word.
피아노를 치려면 ___을(를) 짧게 유지하는 것이 좋아요. (It's good to keep your ___ short if you play the piano.)
Long fingernails can make playing the piano difficult, so '손톱' fits the context.
저는 ___이(가) 길어서 자주 부러져요. (My ___ are long, so they often break.)
Fingernails, when long, are prone to breaking. '손톱' is the appropriate word here.
아기는 엄마의 ___을(를) 잡고 잠이 들었어요. (The baby fell asleep holding mom's ___.)
While a baby might touch a fingernail, '손가락' (finger) is a more natural fit for 'holding'. However, if the intent was about a specific part, '손톱' could be used, but '손가락' is more general.
미용사는 제 ___을(를) 예쁘게 다듬어 주었어요. (The beautician trimmed my ___ beautifully.)
Beauticians often trim fingernails for aesthetic purposes, making '손톱' the correct choice.
What is long?
What action should you take with your fingernails?
What is pretty about the fingernails?
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손톱을 깎을 시간이에요.
Focus: 손톱 (sontop), 깎을 (kkakkuel)
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제 손톱이 부러졌어요.
Focus: 부러졌어요 (bureojyeosseoyo)
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손톱 관리를 잘 하세요.
Focus: 관리 (gwanri), 잘 하세요 (jal haseyo)
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Translate this sentence into Korean: 'My fingernails are long.'
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제 손톱이 길어요.
Write a Korean sentence using '손톱' (fingernail) about getting a manicure.
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저는 손톱에 매니큐어를 발랐어요.
Describe your fingernails in one Korean sentence.
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제 손톱은 깨끗해요.
What did the person do yesterday?
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저는 어제 손톱을 깎았습니다. 손톱이 너무 길어서 불편했습니다. 이제는 짧고 깨끗해서 좋아요.
What did the person do yesterday?
The passage says '저는 어제 손톱을 깎았습니다,' which means 'I cut my fingernails yesterday.'
The passage says '저는 어제 손톱을 깎았습니다,' which means 'I cut my fingernails yesterday.'
Why are fingernails important?
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손톱은 우리 몸의 중요한 부분입니다. 손톱이 없으면 손가락이 쉽게 다칠 수 있습니다. 그래서 손톱을 잘 관리해야 합니다.
Why are fingernails important?
The passage states '손톱이 없으면 손가락이 쉽게 다칠 수 있습니다,' meaning 'Without fingernails, fingers can easily get hurt.' This implies protection.
The passage states '손톱이 없으면 손가락이 쉽게 다칠 수 있습니다,' meaning 'Without fingernails, fingers can easily get hurt.' This implies protection.
What bad habit does the child have?
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아이가 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요. 엄마는 아이에게 손톱을 물어뜯지 말라고 자주 이야기합니다. 이 습관은 건강에 좋지 않아요.
What bad habit does the child have?
The passage clearly says '아이가 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요,' which translates to 'The child has a habit of biting their fingernails.'
The passage clearly says '아이가 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요,' which translates to 'The child has a habit of biting their fingernails.'
This sentence means 'My fingernails are long.' '내' means 'my', '손톱이' is 'fingernail' with the subject particle, and '길어요' means 'is long'.
This sentence means 'I need to cut my fingernails.' '손톱을' is 'fingernail' with the object particle, and '깎아야 해요' means 'need to cut'.
This sentence means 'It's a pretty nail color.' '예쁜' means 'pretty', '손톱' means 'fingernail', and '색깔이에요' means 'is a color'.
저는 ___ 을(를) 짧게 깎는 것을 좋아해요. (I like to cut my fingernails short.)
The sentence is about cutting something short that is on your hand, so '손톱' (fingernail) is the correct fit.
아이가 너무 빨리 자라서 ___ 도 빨리 자라는 것 같아요. (My child is growing so fast, their fingernails seem to grow quickly too.)
The context is about something that grows quickly on a child, like '손톱' (fingernail).
요리하기 전에 ___ 을(를) 깨끗하게 하는 것이 중요해요. (It's important to clean your fingernails before cooking.)
Before cooking, it's hygienic to clean your '손톱' (fingernails).
새로운 매니큐어로 ___ 을(를) 예쁘게 칠했어요. (I painted my fingernails beautifully with new nail polish.)
Nail polish is used to paint '손톱' (fingernails).
긴 ___ 때문에 불편해서 짧게 잘랐어요. (Because of my long fingernails, it was uncomfortable so I cut them short.)
Something long that causes discomfort and can be cut short, like '손톱' (fingernails).
___ 이(가) 약해서 잘 부러져요. (My fingernails are weak, so they break easily.)
'손톱' (fingernails) can be weak and break easily.
저는 피아노를 칠 때 ___을(를) 짧게 깎아요.
To play the piano, you typically keep your fingernails short. '손톱' means fingernail. '발톱' is toenail, '눈썹' is eyebrow, and '속눈썹' is eyelash.
그녀는 예쁜 색깔의 ___을(를) 바르고 있어요.
People often apply colorful polish to their fingernails. '손톱' means fingernail. '입술' is lips, '머리카락' is hair, and '눈' is eye.
너무 길어진 ___ 때문에 불편해요.
If your fingernails get too long, they can be uncomfortable. '손톱' means fingernail. '손가락' is finger, '발가락' is toe, and '발톱' is toenail.
강아지에게는 손톱이 있습니다.
Dogs have claws, not fingernails ('손톱'). Fingernails refer specifically to human nails.
손톱은 머리카락처럼 계속 자랍니다.
Similar to hair, fingernails ('손톱') continuously grow and need to be trimmed.
손톱은 뼈로 이루어져 있습니다.
Fingernails ('손톱') are made of keratin, not bone ('뼈').
Where is the nail clipper?
She painted her fingernails beautifully.
My fingernails are long, so it's uncomfortable.
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손톱을 정리해야겠어요.
Focus: 손톱을
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손톱을 깎는 것이 중요해요.
Focus: 깎는 것이
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손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요.
Focus: 물어뜯는 습관이
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This sentence means 'My fingernails are long.' '제' means 'my', '손톱이' is 'fingernail' with the subject particle, and '길어요' means 'are long'.
This sentence means 'It's good to trim your fingernails.' '손톱을' is 'fingernails' with the object particle, '다듬는 것' means 'trimming thing', and '이 좋아요' means 'is good'.
This sentence means 'The child bites their fingernails.' '아이가' is 'child' with the subject particle, '손톱을' is 'fingernails' with the object particle, and '물어뜯어요' means 'bites'.
그는 너무 긴 ___을 (를) 가지고 있어서 불편해 보였다.
문맥상 '길어서 불편하다'는 내용에 가장 적합한 신체 부위는 '손톱'입니다.
매니큐어를 바르기 전에 ___을 (를) 깨끗하게 정리해야 해요.
매니큐어는 손톱에 바르는 것이므로 '손톱'이 정답입니다.
피아노를 칠 때는 ___이 (가) 짧아야 더 정확한 소리를 낼 수 있습니다.
피아노를 칠 때 손톱이 길면 방해가 되므로 '손톱'이 정답입니다.
아기는 간혹 ___을 (를) 물어뜯는 버릇이 있어요.
'물어뜯는 버릇'과 관련된 신체 부위는 주로 '손톱'입니다.
손을 자주 씻으면 ___ 밑에 있는 세균도 함께 제거됩니다.
세균이 모일 수 있는 곳 중 하나는 '손톱' 밑입니다.
네일 아티스트는 아름다운 ___ 디자인을 만드는 전문가입니다.
네일 아티스트는 '손톱' 디자인을 전문으로 합니다.
저는 피아노를 칠 때 손톱이 너무 길어서 불편해요. 이 문장에서 '손톱'이 의미하는 것은 무엇인가요?
문맥상 피아노를 칠 때 긴 것이 불편하다는 것은 손가락 끝에 있는 손톱을 의미합니다.
네일아트를 하면 손톱이 예뻐져요. 다음 중 '손톱'과 가장 관련이 깊은 단어는 무엇인가요?
네일아트는 손톱을 꾸미는 것을 의미하므로, '네일'은 '손톱'과 직접적인 관련이 있습니다.
갑자기 손톱이 부러져서 아팠어요. 이 문장에서 '부러져서'는 '손톱'에 어떤 영향을 주었나요?
'부러지다'는 깨지거나 갈라져서 손상되는 것을 의미합니다. 따라서 손톱이 손상되어 아팠다는 내용입니다.
한국에서 '손톱'은 주로 발가락 끝에 있는 부분을 가리킵니다.
'손톱'은 손가락 끝에 있는 단단한 부분을 의미하며, 발가락 끝에 있는 부분은 '발톱'이라고 합니다.
손톱은 우리 몸에서 보호 기능이 있는 부분 중 하나입니다.
손톱은 손가락 끝을 보호하고 물건을 집거나 긁는 데 도움을 주는 보호 기능을 합니다.
손톱을 길게 기르면 건강에 항상 좋다는 의학적 보고가 있습니다.
손톱을 너무 길게 기르면 위생상 좋지 않거나 부러지기 쉬워 불편할 수 있습니다. 건강에 항상 좋다는 의학적 보고는 없습니다.
Don't forget to trim your nails.
She applied beautiful nail polish to her fingernails.
My fingernails are long and uncomfortable. I should cut them soon.
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손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요.
Focus: 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관
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손톱 관리사는 손톱을 깨끗하게 정리해 주었어요.
Focus: 손톱 관리사는 깨끗하게 정리
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손톱이 부러지지 않도록 조심해야 해요.
Focus: 손톱이 부러지지 않도록 조심
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Imagine you got a new manicure. Describe it using '손톱'.
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어제 새로 매니큐어를 받았어요. 제 손톱이 예쁜 분홍색으로 변해서 기분이 좋아요.
You broke a fingernail. Describe what happened and how you feel using '손톱'.
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갑자기 손톱이 부러져서 너무 아팠어요. 이제는 손톱을 더 조심해야겠어요.
Describe someone who bites their fingernails. Use '손톱' in your description.
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제 친구는 긴장하면 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있어요. 그 모습이 좀 걱정돼요.
위 글의 내용과 일치하는 것은 무엇입니까?
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어떤 사람들은 손톱을 길게 기르는 것을 좋아하고, 또 어떤 사람들은 짧게 다듬는 것을 선호합니다. 손톱 관리는 개인의 취향과 위생에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다. 건강한 손톱은 몸의 상태를 나타내기도 합니다.
위 글의 내용과 일치하는 것은 무엇입니까?
본문에서 '손톱 관리는 개인의 취향과 위생에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다'라고 언급했습니다.
본문에서 '손톱 관리는 개인의 취향과 위생에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다'라고 언급했습니다.
건조한 계절에 손톱을 관리하는 데 있어 가장 중요한 것은 무엇입니까?
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손톱에 영양을 주기 위해 특별한 오일이나 크림을 사용하는 사람들이 많습니다. 특히 건조한 계절에는 손톱 주변이 쉽게 갈라지거나 손상될 수 있어 주의가 필요합니다. 주기적인 보습은 손톱 건강에 중요합니다.
건조한 계절에 손톱을 관리하는 데 있어 가장 중요한 것은 무엇입니까?
본문에서 '주기적인 보습은 손톱 건강에 중요합니다'라고 언급했습니다.
본문에서 '주기적인 보습은 손톱 건강에 중요합니다'라고 언급했습니다.
손톱의 역할로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
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손톱은 생각보다 많은 역할을 합니다. 물건을 잡거나 작은 것을 집을 때 도움을 주고, 손가락 끝을 보호하는 기능도 있습니다. 또한, 손톱의 색깔이나 모양 변화는 건강 이상 신호일 수도 있습니다.
손톱의 역할로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
본문에서 손톱이 다른 사람의 기분을 예측하게 해준다는 내용은 언급되지 않았습니다.
본문에서 손톱이 다른 사람의 기분을 예측하게 해준다는 내용은 언급되지 않았습니다.
This sentence means 'My fingernails have grown too long.' '손톱이' is the subject, '너무' is an adverb meaning 'too much', and '자랐어요' is the verb 'to grow' in the past tense.
This sentence translates to 'She applied nail polish to her fingernails.' '그녀는' is the subject, '손톱에' indicates 'on her fingernails', and '매니큐어를 발랐어요' means 'applied nail polish'.
The sentence means 'You need to keep your fingernails clean.' '손톱을' is the object, '깨끗하게' means 'cleanly', and '유지해야 해요' means 'you need to maintain/keep'.
Where is the nail clipper?
She grew her fingernails long.
You have dirt under your fingernails. Wash them.
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손톱을 정리하다
Focus: 손톱을
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손톱이 깨지다
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손톱 매니큐어
Focus: 매니큐어
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Imagine you are a manicurist describing the process of applying nail polish to a client. Use '손톱' at least once in your description.
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먼저 고객님의 손톱을 깨끗하게 정리합니다. 그 다음, 베이스 코트를 손톱에 바르고 말립니다. 원하는 색상의 매니큐어를 두 번 바른 후, 탑 코트로 마무리합니다.
You are writing a short story about someone who is nervous. Describe how they are nervously picking at their fingernails. Use '손톱' at least once.
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그는 면접관의 시선을 피하며 긴장한 듯 손톱을 뜯기 시작했다. 하얗게 변한 손톱 끝이 그의 불안감을 잘 보여주었다.
Describe a situation where someone might accidentally injure their fingernail. What happened and how did they react? Use '손톱' at least once.
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문 틈에 손가락이 끼어 손톱이 부러지는 사고가 발생했습니다. 너무 아파서 순간 비명을 질렀고, 피가 나는 것을 보고 바로 병원으로 향했습니다.
위 글에서 손톱 건강을 위해 권장하는 것은 무엇입니까?
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최근 젤 네일의 인기가 높아지면서 손톱 건강에 대한 우려도 커지고 있습니다. 젤 네일은 손톱을 강하게 만들지만, 잘못된 시술이나 제거는 손톱 손상을 유발할 수 있습니다. 따라서 전문가들은 젤 네일을 할 경우 손톱의 휴식 기간을 충분히 가질 것을 권장합니다.
위 글에서 손톱 건강을 위해 권장하는 것은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 전문가들이 손톱의 휴식 기간을 충분히 가질 것을 권장한다고 언급했습니다.
지문에서 전문가들이 손톱의 휴식 기간을 충분히 가질 것을 권장한다고 언급했습니다.
다음 중 손톱이 약해지는 원인이 아닌 것은 무엇입니까?
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어떤 사람들은 손톱이 약해서 쉽게 부러지거나 갈라지는 경향이 있습니다. 이는 영양 부족, 특정 질병, 또는 손톱 관리 습관 때문일 수 있습니다. 건강한 손톱을 유지하기 위해서는 균형 잡힌 식단과 적절한 보습이 중요합니다.
다음 중 손톱이 약해지는 원인이 아닌 것은 무엇입니까?
균형 잡힌 식단은 건강한 손톱을 유지하는 데 도움이 되므로, 약해지는 원인이 아닙니다.
균형 잡힌 식단은 건강한 손톱을 유지하는 데 도움이 되므로, 약해지는 원인이 아닙니다.
베이스 코트 사용의 주요 목적 중 하나는 무엇입니까?
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매니큐어를 바를 때, 베이스 코트를 먼저 바르는 것은 손톱 보호에 매우 중요합니다. 베이스 코트는 색소 침착을 막고, 매니큐어가 손톱에 더 잘 부착되도록 돕습니다. 또한, 탑 코트를 바르면 매니큐어의 지속력을 높이고 광택을 더할 수 있습니다.
베이스 코트 사용의 주요 목적 중 하나는 무엇입니까?
베이스 코트가 색소 침착을 막고 손톱 보호에 중요하다고 언급되었습니다.
베이스 코트가 색소 침착을 막고 손톱 보호에 중요하다고 언급되었습니다.
This sentence means 'I want to manage my fingernails beautifully.' The word order follows a typical Korean sentence structure: Subject-Object-Adverb-Verb.
This translates to 'My fingernail broke due to a strong impact. It hurts so much.' The first part describes the cause and effect, and the second part expresses the feeling.
This sentence means 'They say healthy fingernails reflect the body's condition.' It's a common saying about health.
그녀는 길고 아름다운 ___을(를) 가지고 있었지만, 항상 부러지는 것이 문제였다.
문맥상 '길고 아름답다'고 묘사되며 부러지는 것이 문제인 신체 부위는 손톱이 가장 적절합니다.
전문적인 피아노 연주자들은 연주 시 정확한 터치를 위해 종종 ___을(를) 짧게 유지한다.
피아노 연주 시 손가락 끝의 감각과 정확한 터치에 영향을 미치는 것은 손톱입니다.
강한 충격으로 인해 ___이(가) 완전히 들뜨는 부상을 입었지만, 다행히 크게 감염되지는 않았다.
충격으로 '들뜨는' 부상을 입는 신체 부위 중 손톱은 흔한 경우입니다.
고대 이집트에서는 ___을(를) 염색하는 것이 사회적 지위를 나타내는 중요한 상징이었다.
역사적으로 이집트에서는 손톱을 염색하여 사회적 지위를 나타냈다는 기록이 있습니다.
그는 긴장할 때마다 무의식적으로 ___을(를) 깨무는 습관이 있어, 항상 짧게 잘려 있었다.
'손톱을 깨무는 습관'은 긴장할 때 나타나는 흔한 행동입니다.
매니큐어를 바르기 전에 ___ 표면을 매끄럽게 다듬는 것이 지속력을 높이는 데 중요하다.
매니큐어는 손톱에 바르는 것이므로, 손톱 표면을 다듬는 것이 관련이 있습니다.
다음 중 '손톱'과 가장 관련이 깊은 단어는 무엇일까요?
'손톱'은 손가락 끝에 있는 부분을 의미하므로 '손가락'과 가장 관련이 깊습니다.
손톱이 깨지는 것을 경험했을 때, 어떤 느낌이 드나요?
손톱이 깨지면 통증이나 거슬림으로 인해 불편함을 느끼는 것이 일반적입니다.
미용 목적으로 손톱에 바르는 것은 무엇인가요?
매니큐어는 손톱을 꾸미기 위해 바르는 화장품입니다.
손톱은 건강 상태를 나타내는 지표가 될 수 있습니다.
손톱의 색깔, 모양, 표면 등은 영양 상태나 질병 유무와 관련이 있을 수 있어 건강 지표로 활용되기도 합니다.
손톱은 재생되지 않는 신체 부위이다.
손톱은 계속해서 자라며 손상되어도 재생되는 신체 부위입니다.
손톱을 너무 짧게 깎으면 염증이 생길 수 있다.
손톱을 너무 짧게 깎거나 옆을 파서 깎으면 살을 파고드는 내향성 손톱이나 염증이 생길 수 있습니다.
She meticulously trimmed her fingernails.
Applying nail polish to fingernails is a delicate task.
Not taking care of fingernails for a long time caused a lot of damage.
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깨끗하게 손톱을 관리하는 것은 개인 위생의 기본입니다.
Focus: 손톱을 관리하는 것
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스트레스를 받으면 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관이 있습니다.
Focus: 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관
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손톱깎이로 손톱을 자르는 것이 익숙하지만, 가끔 네일 파일도 사용합니다.
Focus: 손톱깎이로 손톱을 자르는 것
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Imagine you are describing an incident where you accidentally broke a fingernail. Write a short paragraph explaining what happened and how you felt. Use '손톱' at least once.
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어제 문에 손가락이 끼면서 제 손톱이 부러졌어요. 정말 아팠고, 피도 조금 났습니다. 그 후로는 문을 열고 닫을 때 더 조심하게 되었어요. 다음부터는 이런 일이 없도록 주의해야겠다고 생각했습니다.
Describe the process of taking care of your fingernails to keep them healthy and strong. What steps do you take? Use '손톱' at least twice.
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건강한 손톱을 유지하기 위해 저는 몇 가지 관리를 합니다. 먼저, 손톱 강화제를 주기적으로 바르고, 손톱이 건조해지지 않도록 보습 크림을 사용합니다. 또한, 손톱이 너무 길어지면 부러지기 쉬우므로 적당한 길이로 자르고 다듬습니다. 손톱을 건강하게 유지하는 것은 미용뿐만 아니라 위생에도 중요하다고 생각합니다.
Write a short story about a character who has a unique or memorable experience involving their fingernails. It could be about a specific color of nail polish, an injury, or a special memory. Use '손톱' at least once.
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어릴 적, 할머니께서 제 손톱에 봉숭아 물을 들여주셨던 기억이 납니다. 빨갛게 물든 손톱을 보며 얼마나 행복해했는지 몰라요. 그때의 손톱은 단순한 손톱이 아니라, 할머니의 사랑과 여름의 추억을 담고 있는 특별한 것이었습니다. 지금도 그 시절을 생각하면 마음이 따뜻해집니다.
위 글에서 언급된 젤 네일의 단점으로 적절하지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
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최근 젤 네일의 인기가 높아지면서 손톱 건강에 대한 우려도 커지고 있습니다. 젤 네일은 일반 네일보다 지속력이 길다는 장점이 있지만, 제거 과정에서 손톱 표면이 손상되거나 건조해질 수 있습니다. 전문가들은 젤 네일 후에는 손톱 영양제를 충분히 바르고, 일정 기간 휴식을 주는 것이 중요하다고 조언합니다.
위 글에서 언급된 젤 네일의 단점으로 적절하지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 젤 네일의 장점으로 '지속력이 길다'고 명시되어 있으므로, '지속력이 짧다'는 단점은 적절하지 않습니다.
지문에서 젤 네일의 장점으로 '지속력이 길다'고 명시되어 있으므로, '지속력이 짧다'는 단점은 적절하지 않습니다.
이 글의 내용으로 미루어 보아, 손톱이 푸르스름한 색을 띠는 것은 어떤 문제와 관련될 가능성이 있습니까?
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손톱은 우리 몸의 건강 상태를 반영하는 중요한 지표가 될 수 있습니다. 손톱의 색깔, 모양, 표면의 변화를 통해 특정 질병을 예측하기도 합니다. 예를 들어, 손톱이 푸르스름한 색을 띠면 순환기 계통의 문제를 의심해볼 수 있고, 손톱이 쉽게 부러진다면 영양 부족이나 갑상선 기능 저하를 고려해볼 수 있습니다. 따라서 손톱의 변화를 주의 깊게 관찰하는 것이 중요합니다.
이 글의 내용으로 미루어 보아, 손톱이 푸르스름한 색을 띠는 것은 어떤 문제와 관련될 가능성이 있습니까?
지문에서 '손톱이 푸르스름한 색을 띠면 순환기 계통의 문제를 의심해볼 수 있다'고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '손톱이 푸르스름한 색을 띠면 순환기 계통의 문제를 의심해볼 수 있다'고 명시되어 있습니다.
아이들의 손톱을 너무 짧게 자를 경우 발생할 수 있는 문제점으로 가장 적절한 것은 무엇입니까?
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아이들의 손톱을 너무 짧게 자르면 주변 피부에 상처를 줄 수 있고, 심하면 염증으로 이어질 수도 있습니다. 또한, 손톱을 물어뜯는 습관은 손톱 주변 피부를 손상시키고 위생상 좋지 않습니다. 부모님들은 아이들의 손톱 관리에 세심한 주의를 기울여야 하며, 올바른 손톱 관리 습관을 가르쳐주는 것이 중요합니다.
아이들의 손톱을 너무 짧게 자를 경우 발생할 수 있는 문제점으로 가장 적절한 것은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '너무 짧게 자르면 주변 피부에 상처를 줄 수 있고, 심하면 염증으로 이어질 수도 있습니다'라고 언급했습니다.
지문에서 '너무 짧게 자르면 주변 피부에 상처를 줄 수 있고, 심하면 염증으로 이어질 수도 있습니다'라고 언급했습니다.
The sentence means 'My fingernail suddenly broke.' The adverb '갑자기' (suddenly) comes first, followed by the subject '손톱이' (fingernail) and the verb '부러졌어요' (broke).
The sentence means 'Apply nail strengthener to your fingernails.' '손톱에' (on fingernails) is followed by the object '영양제를' (nail strengthener) and the verb '바르세요' (please apply).
The sentence means 'Always keep your fingernails trimmed short.' The adverb '항상' (always) comes first, followed by the object '손톱을' (fingernails), the adverb '짧게' (shortly), and the verb '깎으세요' (please trim).
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Summary
손톱 (son-top) refers to the hard, protective plate at the end of a finger, and can also be used for toenails.
- 손톱 (son-top) means fingernail.
- It can also refer to a toenail in a general sense.
- Commonly used when talking about nail care or injuries.
Learn Related Body Parts
When learning '손톱' (fingernail), it's useful to also learn related body parts like '손' (hand) and '발톱' (toenail). This helps build a vocabulary network.
Practice with Sentences
Try forming simple sentences with '손톱'. For example: '손톱이 길어요.' (My fingernails are long.) or '손톱을 깎아요.' (I cut my fingernails.).
Visual Association
Associate '손톱' with an image of a fingernail. You can even write the word on a sticky note and put it on your own fingernail for a visual reminder.
Listen to Native Speakers
Listen to how native Korean speakers pronounce '손톱'. Pay attention to the subtle sounds. You can find examples in K-dramas or songs. Focus on the 'ㅗ' (o) and 'ㅓ' (eo) sounds.
Ejemplo
손톱을 깨끗하게 정리했다.
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몇몇
A2An unspecified small number of; some or a few.
조금
A1A little/a bit
적게
A1A little / Few
약간
A2A little; slightly; somewhat.
많이
A1A lot/much
잠시
A2For a moment; briefly.
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2A little while ago, earlier.
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
