다리
dari[ta̠ɾi]
The English phrase "legs" is translated into Korean as 다리 (dari).
다리 refers to the limbs used for standing and walking. Depending on the context of a conversation, the same word can also mean "bridge".
What does it mean word for word?
The word 다리 literally means "leg" or "bridge".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 다리 is used for both the singular "leg" and the plural "legs" without changing its form.
How do you pronounce it?
dari
Did you know?
- In Korean idioms, the expression 다리를 놓다 literally means 'to lay a bridge', but it is used to mean 'to introduce two people' or 'to act as a matchmaker'.
- Because 다리 means both 'leg' and 'bridge', a common Korean riddle involves playing with these two unrelated meanings.
- If you are talking about the 'legs' of a table or a chair, you use the same word 다리 as you would for human legs.
Examples in context
- 다리를 움직일 수가 없다.I can't move my legs.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to move one's 다리.Tatoeba #11105426 by intertime, translation #1954657 by CK
- 다리가 너무 길어요.dariga neomu gireoyo.The legs are very long.
- 그는 다리가 튼튼해요.geuneun dariga teunteunhaeyo.He has strong legs.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a professional dancer.
- 지은 Ji-eun그 무용수의 다리가 정말 예뻐요.geu muyongsu-ui dariga jeongmal yeppeoyo.That dancer's legs are really beautiful.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 지은 씨 말이 맞아요.majayo, Jieun ssi mari majayo.That's right, you are correct, Jieun.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨는 다리가 긴 편인가요?Minjun ssi-neun dariga gin pyeon-ingayo?Minjun, are your legs on the long side?
- 민준 Min-jun아니요, 저는 다리가 짧아요.aniyo, jeoneun dariga jjalbayo.No, my legs are short.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 다리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
