About this word
아프다 means “to hurt” or “to be sick.” Its polite present form is 아파요.
Use the subject particle with the body part: 머리가 아파요 means “my head hurts.”
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어디가 아파요?
eodiga apayo?
Where does it hurt?
저는 오늘 아파서 집에 있어요.
jeoneun oneul apaseo jibe isseoyo.
I am staying home today because I am sick.
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