귀를

귀를

"귀를" translates to "ears" in the accusative case in English.

In this sentence, "귀를" is used as the object of the action "기울였" from "기울이다," meaning "to lean" or "to listen attentively in context."

친구의 이야기에 귀를 기울였습니다.

I listened attentively to my friend's story.

Here, "귀를" is part of the expression "귀를 의심하다," meaning "to doubt one's ears," used metaphorically to express disbelief.

그는 귀를 의심하며 뉴스를 다시 들었습니다.

He doubted his ears and listened to the news again.

In this sentence, "귀를" is used as the object of the action "막으며" from "막다," meaning "to block," indicating a protective action involving ears.

아이들은 귀를 막으며 소란스러운 소리를 피했습니다.

The children blocked their ears to avoid the noisy sound.