English–Korean

“asthma” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonsik

Example

어렸을 때부터 천식이 있어요.eo ryeo sseul ttae bu teo cheon si gi i sseo yo

I have had asthma since I was little.

Illustration for 천식 (asthma)

How to say “asthma” in Korean

“Asthma” in Korean is 천식 (cheonsik).

A breathing disorder marked by repeated bouts of wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing.

Full entry for 천식: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 천식

운동하면 천식 발작이 올 때가 있어요.un dong ha myeon cheon sik pal ja gi ol ttae ga i sseo yo

I sometimes have an asthma attack when I exercise.

Tips for using 천식

  • A flare-up or attack is a temporary worsening, not the name for the condition itself, which helps separate a diagnosis from a single event.

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