Foot meanings in Korean

발 (bal)

Example:

I hurt my foot playing soccer.

나는 축구를 하다가 발을 다쳤다.

She has beautiful feet.

그녀는 아름다운 발을 가지고 있다.

Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, sports, health-related discussions

Note: In Korean, '발' specifically refers to the physical foot. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

피트 (piteu)

Example:

The room is 10 feet wide.

그 방의 너비는 10피트이다.

He is six feet tall.

그는 키가 6피트이다.

Usage: formalContext: Measurement, construction, and scientific contexts

Note: '피트' is a loanword from English used to denote feet as a unit of measurement. It's less common in everyday conversation compared to 'm' (meters).

발끝 (balgeut)

Example:

Stand on your toes.

발끝으로 서세요.

He can balance on the tips of his feet.

그는 발끝으로 균형을 잡을 수 있다.

Usage: informalContext: Physical activities, dance, gymnastics

Note: '발끝' refers to the tips of the toes. It's commonly used in contexts involving movement or balance.

발목 (balmok)

Example:

I twisted my ankle.

나는 발목을 삐었다.

She wears a brace on her ankle.

그녀는 발목에 보조기를 착용한다.

Usage: informalContext: Health, sports injuries

Note: '발목' specifically refers to the ankle, which is part of the foot. It is often used in medical contexts.

발바닥 (balbadak)

Example:

I have sore feet after walking all day.

하루 종일 걷고 나니 발바닥이 아프다.

He has calluses on the soles of his feet.

그는 발바닥에 굳은살이 있다.

Usage: informalContext: Health, comfort, physical activities

Note: '발바닥' refers to the sole or bottom part of the foot. It is commonly used in discussions about comfort or foot health.

leg

A leg is the part of the body below the knee.

Example: He hurt his leg while hiking.

Note: While a foot is the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, a leg refers to the entire limb from the hip to the ankle.

paw

A paw is the foot of an animal with claws or pads.

Example: The cat's soft paws left prints in the sand.

Note: Paw specifically refers to the foot of an animal, especially one with claws or pads, whereas foot can refer to human or animal feet.

hoof

A hoof is the hard part of the foot of an ungulate animal such as a horse, cow, or deer.

Example: The horse's hooves clicked on the pavement.

Note: Hoof is a specialized term for the foot of certain animals like horses, cows, and deer, characterized by a hard outer covering.

Put your best foot forward

To make a good impression by presenting oneself in the best possible way.

Example: When you go for a job interview, make sure to put your best foot forward by dressing smartly and being well-prepared.

Note: The phrase does not refer to the literal act of physically placing one's foot forward but rather means to showcase oneself positively.

Shoot yourself in the foot

To do something that harms one's own interests or causes one's own failure.

Example: By arriving late to the meeting, she really shot herself in the foot when she was trying to impress the boss.

Note: This phrase is figurative and does not involve actual shooting or physical harm to one's foot.

Get off on the right foot

To begin something in a positive or successful way.

Example: Starting the project with a clear plan will help us get off on the right foot.

Note: This phrase focuses on the idea of starting well and does not directly involve physical movement.

Have one foot in the grave

To be very old or in very poor health, often implying that death may be near.

Example: At his age, some people might say he has one foot in the grave, but he's still full of energy and life.

Note: This phrase is metaphorical and does not literally mean having one foot physically buried in the ground.

Fell on deaf ears

To be ignored or disregarded, especially when trying to communicate something important.

Example: His warning about the dangers of smoking fell on deaf ears as none of the students seemed to take it seriously.

Note: The phrase does not involve the literal act of falling but rather means that the information was not heeded.

Get cold feet

To suddenly become too frightened or hesitant to do something previously planned or expected.

Example: She was supposed to bungee jump, but she got cold feet at the last minute and decided not to go through with it.

Note: The phrase does not refer to the actual sensation of having cold feet but rather to experiencing fear or hesitation.

Drag one's feet

To delay or be slow in doing something, often out of reluctance or indecision.

Example: The project is falling behind schedule because some team members are dragging their feet on completing their tasks.

Note: This phrase does not involve physically dragging one's feet but rather means to procrastinate or stall.

Foot the bill

To pay for something, especially a bill or cost.

Example: Let's go out for dinner, and I'll foot the bill this time.

Note: The slang term 'foot the bill' specifically refers to covering expenses or costs, whereas 'foot' alone refers to the lower extremity of the leg.

Foot loose

To be free, without attachments or responsibilities.

Example: He's always foot loose and fancy-free, traveling wherever he pleases.

Note: In this context, 'foot loose' suggests being unattached or unburdened by responsibilities, different from the literal meaning of 'foot.'

Foot traffic

The number of people walking past a particular location, often used to describe potential customers or visitors.

Example: The store relies on foot traffic to attract customers.

Note: The term 'foot traffic' specifically refers to pedestrian movement near a place, not just the physical foot itself.

Foot in the door

To establish a preliminary connection or gain an initial advantage in a situation.

Example: I got a foot in the door with that internship; now I just need to impress them.

Note: The slang term 'foot in the door' implies making progress or gaining a foothold, as compared to the literal body part.

Foot the pedal

To accelerate or increase the speed of something.

Example: He really put his foot on the pedal and finished the race in record time.

Note: The expression 'foot the pedal' relates to increasing speed or intensity, contrasting with just referring to the physical foot.

Foot the gas

To press on the gas pedal of a vehicle to accelerate.

Example: We need to foot the gas if we want to make it to the concert on time.

Note: The slang term 'foot the gas' specifically refers to accelerating a vehicle, distinct from the more general reference to 'foot.'

Foot the accelerator

To apply pressure to the accelerator pedal of a vehicle for acceleration.

Example: She always likes to foot the accelerator when driving, enjoying the thrill of speed.

Note: The term 'foot the accelerator' describes the action of pushing the accelerator in a vehicle, emphasizing speed or acceleration.

My foot hurts.

She has a blister on her heel.

그녀는 발뒤꿈치에 물집이 생겼어요.

He took a step forward with his left foot.

그는 왼발로 한 걸음 앞으로 나갔어요.

Foot - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: foot

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): feet

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): foot

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): footed

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): footed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): footing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): foots

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): foot

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): foot

Syllables, Separation and Stress

foot Contains 1 syllables: foot

Phonetic transcription: ˈfu̇t

foot , ˈfu̇t (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

foot: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

Foot