Where does “귀구멍” come from?
귀구멍 (Korean) comes from Korean 구멍, from Proto-Korean kwumuk — hole, cavity.
귀구멍 (Korean): The auditory canal, or by extension the ear
Definitions
- The auditory canal, or by extension the ear
Ancestry of “귀구멍”, step by step
귀구멍 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 구멍
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 구멍 | hole, aperture, opening; defect, loophole, blind... |
| 2 | Proto-Korean | kwumuk | hole, cavity |
via Korean 귀
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 귀 | ear, auricle; spout, lip; corner, edge,... |