앞발
apbal
The English word "paw" is translated into Korean as 앞발 (apbal).
The term refers to the soft foot of an animal. You can use it to specify a particular animal's paw, such as 고양이 발 for a cat paw or 개 발 for a dog paw.
Meaning: soft foot of an animal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
앞발 is a compound word composed of 앞, meaning "front" and 발, meaning "foot" or "paw".
Which one should you use?
While 앞발 specifically refers to the front paw, the term 뒷발 is used when referring to the hind paw.
How do you pronounce it?
apbal
Did you know?
- While 앞발 is the anatomical term for a front paw, Koreans often use the word 솜방망이 (literally 'cotton bat') to affectionately describe a cat's soft, fluffy paw.
- The word 발 is used in the expression 발이 넓다 (to have wide feet) to describe someone who is well-connected and has a large social circle.
- If you see a cute animal paw in an online community, you might see the term 젤리 (jelly) used to describe the soft, colorful pads of the paw.
Examples in context
- 발이 너무 귀엽네요.The paw is so cute.
- 고양이 발 털이 부드럽습니다.The cat's paw fur is soft.
- 강아지의 앞발이 너무 귀여워요.gangajieui apbari neomu gwiyeowoyo.The puppy's paw is so cute.
- 고양이가 앞발로 장난을 쳐요.goyangiga apbalro jangnaneul chyeoyo.The cat is playing with its paw.
- 곰의 앞발은 정말 커요.gomui apbari jeongmal keoyo.A bear's paw is really big.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are watching a cat video on a phone.
- 민준 Min-jun이 고양이 앞발 좀 봐.i goyang i apbal jom bwa.Look at this cat's paw.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 작고 말랑말랑하다!jeongmal jakgo mallangmallanghada!It is so small and squishy!
- 민준 Min-jun앞발이 정말 부드러워 보여.apbari jeongmal budeureowo boyeo.The paw looks really soft.
- 지은 Ji-eun직접 만져보고 싶어.jikjeop manjyeobogo sipeo.I want to touch it myself.
