When to use ear in Korean

When to use it

This word means the body part you use to hear sounds. In Korean, 귀 means “ear.” You can use it when talking about listening, hearing, or ear pain. It is a very common everyday word.

Example sentences

1. 아기의 귀가 작아요.

   The baby's ears are small.

2. 제 귀가 아파요.

   My ear hurts.

3. 학교에서 선생님 말씀을 귀로 잘 들어요.

   I listen carefully to the teacher at school.

4. 밖에서 큰 소리가 들려서 귀를 막았어요.

   I covered my ears because I heard a loud sound outside.

5. 친구가 제 귀에 조용히 말했어요.

   My friend spoke quietly into my ear.

6. 여행할 때 비행기에서 귀가 좀 아팠어요.

   My ears hurt a little on the airplane during the trip.