This is the 2797th most frequent Korean word.
이가
The Korean word "이가" can mean "tooth" or refer to a subject marker depending on context.
In this sentence, '이가' refers to 'teeth,' and it is used to specify that the discomfort is related to the state of the child's teeth.
이가 빠진 아이는 불편해 보였다.
The child with a missing tooth looked uncomfortable.
Here, '이가' is metaphorically representing 'blades (of grass),' showing usage in the context of describing parts of vegetation.
이가 마른 풀을 먹는 소에게 부족했다.
The blades of grass were insufficient for the cow eating the dried grass.
In this example, '이가' refers to 'strokes' or 'features' in the writing, demonstrating its diverse contextual applications.