This is the 15026th most frequent Korean word.
발등을
"발등을" translates to "the top of the foot" in English.
In this sentence, "발등을" means "on the instep" and figuratively represents betrayal in the expression "발등을 찍다" which means to stab someone on the metaphorical "instep" signifying a betrayal.
그는 발등을 찍었어요.
He betrayed someone.
Here, "발등을" refers to the actual instep of the foot where a burning incident could occur. It's used in a literal context.
발등을 불에 데일 뻔했어요.
I almost burned my instep on the fire.
In this usage, "발등을" metaphorically describes a person facing an intense situation or urgency, implying being under pressure.