눈
nun[nun]
The English word 'eyes' is translated into Korean as 눈 (nun).
눈 refers to the organs of the body that allow a person or animal to see.
Which one should you use?
The word 눈 is homonymous with the Korean word for 'snow'. They are written identically even though they have different meanings.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, particles are attached to 눈 to indicate its role in a sentence. When 'eyes' is the subject, the subject marker –이 is attached to form 눈이. When 'eyes' is the direct object of a verb, the object marker –을 is attached to form 눈을.
How do you pronounce it?
nun
Did you know?
- The word 눈 can be used in the expression 눈이 높다, which literally means 'eyes are high' but actually describes someone with expensive or high-standard tastes.
- The word 눈 can refer to the 'buds' of a plant in spring, treating the emerging growth as a kind of eye opening to the world.
- In the context of physical contact, the term 눈싸움 refers to a 'staring contest' but literally translates to an 'eye fight'.
Examples in context
- 난 내 눈을 의심했어.I doubted my eyes.This sentence is useful for expressing doubt regarding one's own vision using 눈.Tatoeba #8363261 by Eunhee, translation #8257578 by CK
- 그의 눈이 눈물로 가득했다.Her eyes were filled with tears.This sentence is useful for describing eyes that are filled with tears using 눈.Tatoeba #10576552 by ssuss32, translation #309826 by CK
- 그의 눈이 눈물로 가득하다.His eyes are brimming with tears.This sentence is useful for describing eyes that are brimming with tears using 눈.Tatoeba #10607097 by ssuss32, translation #7610530 by _undertoad
- 오랜만에 만나서 기쁩니다. 눈이 정말 아름답네요.It's nice to see you after a long time. Your eyes are truly beautiful.
- 오늘 너의 눈동자가 빛나 보여.Your eyes are sparkling today.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a cute puppy in a park.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo강아지 눈이 정말 작고 귀여워.gangaji nun-i jeongmal jakgo gwiyeowo.The puppy's eyes are really small and cute.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아, 눈이 정말 반짝거린다.maja, nun-i jeongmal banjjageoreonda.Right, its eyes are really sparkling.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연아, 너도 그렇게 생각하지?Seoyeon-a, neo-do geureoke saenggakhaji?Seoyeon, you think so too, right?
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 현우야. 너무 사랑스러워.eung, Hyeon-u-ya. neomu sarangseureowo.Yes, Hyeon-u. It's so lovely.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 눈, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
