English–Korean

“bad breath” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationimnaemsae

Example

밥 먹고 나니까 입냄새가 나네요.pap meok kko na ni kka im naem sae ga na ne yo

I get bad breath after eating.

Illustration for 입냄새 (bad breath)

How to say “bad breath” in Korean

“Bad breath” in Korean is 입냄새 (imnaemsae).

An unpleasant odor that comes from the mouth or breath.

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

Example sentences with 입냄새

회의실에서 말할 때 입냄새 때문에 걱정돼요.hoe ui si re seo mal hal ttae im naem sae ttae mu ne keok jjeong dwae yo

I worry about my bad breath when I speak in the meeting room.

Tips for using 입냄새

  • Since this topic can feel personal, a gentle suggestion such as offering water may be more comfortable than saying the word directly.

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