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How to say My Tooth Hurts in Korean: i ga a pa yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "My tooth hurts" — 이가 아파요 (iga apayo)?

Koreans use it when they have a toothache or feel pain in their teeth and need to explain their condition.

Q2. Is "My tooth hurts" — 이가 아파요 (iga apayo) polite enough?

Yes. "이가 아파요 (iga apayo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "이가 아파 (iga apa)" casually.

Q3. What should I say in a formal setting?

You can say "My tooth hurts" — 이가 아픕니다 (iga apeumnida).

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What does "이가 아파요 (iga apayo)" mean?

이가 아파요 means "My tooth hurts" / "I have a toothache." 이 (i) = tooth, 가 (ga) = subject marker, 아프다 → 아파요 (apeuda → apayo) = to hurt → polite form. Common at dental clinic, pharmacy, or telling family/friends.

Polite: 이가 아파요 (i-ga a-pa-yo) - Standard
Formal: 이가 아픕니다 (i-ga a-peum-ni-da) - Doctor, official
Casual: 이가 아파 (i-ga a-pa) - Friends/family

Grammar Breakdown

이 (i) = tooth (noun)
가 (ga) = subject particle
아프다 → 아파요 (apeuda → apayo) = to hurt → polite
→ 이가 아파요 = Tooth hurts → My tooth hurts.

When to Use It

1. At dental clinic: Explain toothache.
2. Daily life: Tell family you have pain.
3. Pharmacy: Ask for pain relief.

Real-Life Examples

이가 아파요. 어제부터요. i-ga a-pa-yo. eo-je-bu-teo-yo.

My tooth hurts. Since yesterday.

이가 아픕니다. 진료 받고 싶어요. i-ga a-peum-ni-da. jin-ryo bat-go sip-eo-yo.

My tooth hurts. I want treatment. (Formal)

이가 아파. 치과 가야겠어. i-ga a-pa. chi-gwa ga-ya-gess-eo.

My tooth hurts. I should go to dentist. (Casual)

이가 너무 아파서 못 먹겠어요. i-ga neo-mu a-pa-seo mot meok-gess-eo-yo.

My tooth hurts so much I can't eat.

Similar Expressions

• 치통이 있어요 (chitongi isseoyo) - I have toothache
• 머리가 아파요 (meoriga apayo) - My head hurts
• 잇몸이 아파요 (itmom-i apayo) - My gums hurt

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