Korean

Meaning: neck, throat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I couldn't speak because my throat hurt.
이 동물의 특징은 긴 목입니다.
This animal's characteristic is a long neck.
콜라의 톡 쏘는 맛이 목을 시원하게 해 주었다.
The carbonated sting of the cola refreshed my throat.
목이 너무 말라서 맹물을 마셨다.
I was so thirsty that I gulped down plain water.
생선 가시가 목에 걸렸다.
A fish bone got stuck in my throat.
목이 말라 시원한 음료수를 마셨습니다.
My throat was dry, so I drank a refreshing beverage.
기린은 목이 아주 길어서 높은 나무의 잎을 잘 먹는다.
Giraffes have very long necks, so they eat leaves from tall trees well.
등산을 하다가 목이 말라서 시원한 약수를 마셨다.
While hiking, I got thirsty, so I drank cool mineral spring water.
감기 때문에 목에 가래가 많이 끓는다.
Because of the cold, I have a lot of phlegm in my throat.
우리는 목을 축이기 위해 근처 카페에 들어갔다.
We went into a nearby cafe to quench our thirst.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the neck (external) or the throat (internal). Context determines the meaning.

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