내 발
nae bal
The English phrase "my foot" is translated into Korean as 내 발 (nae bal).
This phrase is used to express disapproval, disregard or disbelief.
Meaning: Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun 내 (my) and the noun 발 (foot).
How do you pronounce it?
nae bal
Did you know?
- The syllable 내 was once the standard Korean word for 'smoke' before it was replaced by the Sino-Korean term 연기 to avoid confusion with too many other words that sounded the same.
- The word 발 does not only refer to a body part but is also the name for traditional bamboo blinds used in historical Korean architecture.
- While 발 is the general word for 'foot', Korean distinguishes the sole of the foot as 발바닥 and the toes as 발가락.
Example conversation
Ji-hoon claims he studied all night while Ji-eun is skeptical.
- 지훈 Ji-hun나 어제 밤새워서 공부했어.na eoje bamsaewoseo gongbuhaesseo.I stayed up all night studying yesterday.
- 지은 Ji-eun내 발, 너 계속 잤잖아.nae bal, neo gyesok jannajana.My foot, you were sleeping the whole time.
- 지훈 Ji-hun진짜라니까! 왜 안 믿어?jinzzaranikka! wae an mideoe?I'm serious! Why don't you believe me?
- 지은 Ji-eun증거를 가져오면 믿을게.jeunggeoreul gajyeoomyeon mideulge.I'll believe you if you bring proof.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 내, CC BY-SA 4.0.
