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How to say My Head Hurts in Korean: meo ri ga a pa yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "My head hurts" — 머리가 아파요 (meoriga apayo)?

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

Q2. Is "My head hurts" — 머리가 아파요 (meoriga apayo) polite enough?

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

Q3. What should I say in a formal setting?

You can say "My head hurts" — 머리가 아픕니다 (meoriga apeumnida).

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What does "머리가 아파요 (meoriga apayo)" mean?

머리가 아파요 means "My head hurts" / "I have a headache." 머리 (meori) = head, 가 (ga) = subject marker, 아프다 → 아파요 (apeuda → apayo) = to hurt → polite form. Very common at hospital, pharmacy, or talking to friends/family.

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

Grammar Breakdown

머리 (meori) = head (noun)
가 (ga) = subject particle
아프다 → 아파요 (apeuda → apayo) = to be sick/hurt → polite
→ 머리가 아파요 = Head hurts → My head hurts.

When to Use It

1. At hospital: Explain symptom to doctor.
2. Daily life: Tell friends you have headache.
3. Pharmacy: Ask for headache medicine.

Real-Life Examples

머리가 아파요. 오늘 아침부터요. meo-ri-ga a-pa-yo. o-neul a-chim-bu-teo-yo.

My head hurts. Since this morning.

머리가 아픕니다. 두통약이 있을까요? meo-ri-ga a-peum-ni-da. du-tong-yak-i iss-eul-kka-yo?

My head hurts. Do you have headache medicine? (Formal)

머리가 아파. 좀 쉬고 싶어. meo-ri-ga a-pa. jom swi-go sip-eo.

My head hurts. I want to rest a bit. (Casual)

머리가 너무 아파요. 열도 나요. meo-ri-ga neo-mu a-pa-yo. yeol-do na-yo.

My head hurts so much. I also have a fever.

Similar Expressions

• 두통이 있어요 (dutongi isseoyo) - I have a headache
• 배가 아파요 (baega apayo) - My stomach hurts
• 어지러워요 (eojireowoyo) - I feel dizzy

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