When to use neck in Korean

When to use it

"Neck" means the part of your body between your head and shoulders. In Korean, this is 목. You use this word when talking about body parts, pain, or clothes and things that go around the neck, like scarves or shirt necklines.

Example sentences

1. 목이 추워서 스카프를 했어요.

   My neck was cold, so I wore a scarf.

2. 이 셔츠는 목이 조금 답답해요.

   This shirt feels a little tight around the neck.

3. 엄마가 내 목에 목도리를 둘러 줬어요.

   Mom wrapped a scarf around my neck.

4. 학교에 갈 때 목을 따뜻하게 하세요.

   Keep your neck warm when you go to school.

5. 밖에서 바람이 불어서 목이 차가워요.

   The wind is blowing outside, so my neck is cold.

6. 여행 갈 때 목베개를 가져가요.

   I take a neck pillow when I travel.