Body Movement (Korean Verbs)

1. Head
Wash one’s hair
Cut one’s hair
Brush one’s hair
Scratch one’s head
Put on a hat
Lower/bend one’s head
Raise one’s head (cf. Lift a thing)
Nod one’s head
Shake one’s head

2. Face
Laugh
Cry
Make a frown
Blush
Wash one’s face

3. Eyes
See
Look up
Look down
Look in
Peep
Rub one’s eyes
Blink one’s eyes
Shed tears
Wipe one’s eyes
Pencil one’s eyebrows

4. Nose
Run at the nose
Blow one’s nose
Wipe one’s nose
Snore
Pick one’s nose
Breathe

5. Mouth
Say
Shout
Whistle
Eat
Drink
Vomit
Burp
Yawn

6. Ears
Hear
Overhear
Listen carefully
Clean one’s ear

7. Neck
Twist one’s neck
Warm up one’s throat (before singing)

8. Shoulder
Circle/rotate one’s shoulders
Carry a bag on one’s shoulder

9. Chest
Puff out one’s chest
Hug

10. Hand
Clap
Wave one’s hand
Point
Put on gloves
Wear a watch
Shake hands
Throw
Catch
Clench one’s fist
Open one’s hands
Take someone by the hand
Raise one’s hand
Put one’s hands in one’s pocket
Wash one’s hands

11. Legs
Sit down
Stand up
Kneel
Walk
Run
Spread one’s legs
Bend one’s knees
Wear a skirt
Take off pants

12. Foot
Kick
Put on shoes
Take off socks
Stand on tiptoes

13. Body
Dance
Lie down
Lie face down