English–Korean
“breath” in Korean
How to say “breath” in Korean
“Breath” in Korean is 숨 (sum).
A living flow of air through the body, whether viewed continuously or as one breath.
Example sentences with 숨
시험장에 들어서자 그는 숨을 제대로 쉬지 못했다.si heom jang e teu reo seo ja keu neun su meul che dae ro swi ji mo taet tta
When he entered the exam room, he could not breathe properly.
Tips for using 숨
- Natural English often pairs this idea with verbs such as hold, catch, or lose, so learning common verb pairings makes the word easier to use.