hand vs finger in Korean

vs손가락

hand

hand

A hand is the body part at the end of your arm. You use your hand for many actions, like holding, touching, writing, washing, or waving. In Korean, 손 is a very common everyday word, so you will see it often.

When to use hand
finger

손가락finger

A finger is one of the five parts at the end of your hand. In Korean, 손가락 means finger, and people use this word when talking about pointing, touching, counting, or pain in the hand. You will often hear it in everyday situations like washing your hands, showing something, or wearing a ring.

When to use finger

How they differ

hand (손) and finger (손가락) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “hand” when A hand is the body part at the end of your arm. You use your hand for many actions, like holding, touching, writing, washing, or waving.… Use “finger” when A finger is one of the five parts at the end of your hand. In Korean, 손가락 means finger, and people use this word when talking about point…