콩팥

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. From Middle Korean 코ᇰᄑᆞᇧ (Yale: khwong.phosk), 코ᇰᄑᆞᆾ (Yale: khwong.phoch), 코ᇰᄑᆞᆺ (Yale: khwong.phos).

A combined form of (kong) and (pat), due to their physical similarities with the human kidney.

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?kongpat
Revised Romanization (translit.)?kongpat
McCune–Reischauer?k'ongp'at
Yale Romanization?khongphath

Noun

콩팥 • (kongpat)

  1. (anatomy) kidney
    Synonym: 신장(腎臟) (sinjang)

See also

  • 비뇨기관 (泌尿器官, binyogigwan)
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