Korean

Meaning: back (of a person, animal, or object)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I go to school carrying a heavy bag on my back.
아기가 엄마 등에 업혀 잠들었다.
The baby fell asleep carried on mom's back.
선수의 등 뒤에 적힌 넘버를 확인하세요.
Please check the number written on the player's back.
그는 화가 나서 나에게서 등을 돌아서 버렸다.
He got angry and turned his back on me.
잡곡류, 예컨대 보리, 수수, 조, 콩, 팥 등을 많이 먹는 게 건강에 좋다.
It is good for your health to eat a lot of grains, for example, barley, sorghum, millet, beans, and red beans.
어머니는 울고 있는 아이의 등을 따뜻하게 다독여 주셨다.
The mother warmly patted the crying child's back.
그의 듬직한 등을 보니 마음이 놓였다.
Seeing his reliable back put my mind at ease.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the back of a person or animal, or the back/top part of an object.

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