Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cough” in Korean
기침
gichim
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
기침 is a common symptom in Korea especially during the dry winter months and yellow dust (황사) season. Koreans are very conscious of coughing in public and it is considered polite to cover your mouth and wear a mask when you have a 기침. Korean pharmacies carry many cough syrups and throat lozenges specifically formulated for this symptom.
Example Sentence
기침이 멈추지 않아서 약국에 갔어요.
The cough would not stop so I went to the pharmacy.
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