How to say tear in Korean

Meaning

A tear (눈물) is the drop of water that comes from your eye when you cry or feel strong emotion. It can also happen when something hurts your eyes, like onions or wind. In everyday English, you can talk about tears coming out, falling, or being wiped away.

Example sentences

1. 슬픈 영화를 보니까 눈물이 나요.

   I got tears in my eyes while watching a sad movie.

2. 양파를 자르다 보면 눈물이 납니다.

   Tears come when I cut onions.

3. 학교에서 선생님의 말을 듣고 눈물이 났어요.

   I got tears in my eyes after hearing the teacher's words at school.

4. 바람이 세서 눈물이 나요.

   The wind is so strong that tears come to my eyes.