Korean Dictionary
How to say “Nausea” in Korean
구역질
gureyokjil
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
구역질 refers to the feeling of nausea or the urge to vomit. It is commonly experienced after eating spoiled food, during car rides, or as a side effect of medications in Korea. The related term 멀미 refers specifically to motion sickness and is very common among Korean travelers.
Example Sentence
배를 타고 나서 구역질이 났어요.
I felt nauseous after riding the boat.
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