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English to Korean Dictionary

tongue Meaning in Korean (tongue 영어 뜻)

혀, 언어, 돌출부
유의어:입말설
혀 in English:tongue
IPA:hjʌ
Plural: tongues
Quick Answer • 요약

tongue의 한국어 뜻은 혀, 언어, 돌출부입니다. (맛을 보고, 핥고, 삼키고, 말을 하는 데 사용되는 입 안의 육질의 근육 기관.)

Usage Note: The word 'tongue' can refer to the physical organ, a language, or a strip of land. Context is key for understanding the intended meaning.

Definitions of Tongue

  1. 1
    noun
    혀

    The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech.

    맛을 보고, 핥고, 삼키고, 말을 하는 데 사용되는 입 안의 육질의 근육 기관.

  2. 2
    noun
    언어

    A particular language, especially one's native language.

    특정한 언어, 특히 모국어.

  3. 3
    noun
    돌출부

    A long, narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake.

    바다나 호수로 돌출된 길고 좁은 땅.

Example Sentences

“She bit her tongue accidentally while eating.”

그녀는 먹다가 실수로 혀를 물었다.

“English is her native tongue.”

영어는 그녀의 모국어이다.

“He was tongue-tied when he met his idol.”

그는 우상 앞에서 혀가 꼬였다.

Synonyms (유의어)

In Korean:

입말설

Antonyms (반의어)

In Korean:

입천장목구멍

Inflected Word Forms

past tensetongued
present participletonguing
pluraltongues
adjectivetongue-tied

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Hold your tongueidiom

To remain silent or refrain from speaking, especially when one is tempted to say something inappropriate.

Tongue-tiedidiom

Unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to shyness, embarrassment, or confusion.

Bite your tongueidiom

To stop yourself from saying something that you want to say but that might be inappropriate or cause trouble.