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Unit 4: Everyday LifeNounFree referenceEnriched examples

How to use 머리 in Korean

meori

head; hair

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About this word

머리 can mean “head” or “hair”; the surrounding verb makes the meaning clear.

For pain, use 가: 머리가 아파요. For washing hair, use 를: 머리를 감아요.

Collocations

머리가 아파요머리를 감아요

Example sentences

머리가 아파요.

meoriga apayo.

I have a headache.

머리를 감아요.

meorireul gamayo.

I wash my hair.

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