Korean

고개

고개
Meaning: head (including neck)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He nodded his head at my words.
고개를 돌려 그녀를 보았다.
I turned my head and looked at her.
그는 죄를 짓고 고개를 숙였다.
He committed a sin and bowed his head.
그는 한숨을 길게 내뱉으며 고개를 숙였다.
He sighed deeply and lowered his head.
그는 내 말에 고개를 끄덕였다.
He nodded his head at my words.
그는 부끄러움에 고개를 떨구고 아무 말도 하지 못했다.
He lowered his head in shame and couldn't say anything.
그는 쑥스러운지 얼굴을 붉히며 고개를 숙였다.
He bowed his head, blushing, perhaps out of shyness.
그는 대답 대신 고개를 끄덕 인사했다.
He bowed with a nod instead of answering.
이미 때늦은 후회였지만, 그는 고개를 떨구었다.
Though it was already a belated regret, he lowered his head.
그녀는 내 말에 찬성한다는 듯이 고개를 끄덕거렸다.
She nodded her head as if agreeing with me.

Usage Notes

Refers to the head, often in the context of moving it (nodding, shaking, turning).

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