English–Korean

“cigarette” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtambae

Example

밖에서는 담배를 피우지 마세요.pa kke seo neun tam bae reul pi u ji ma se yo

Please don't smoke cigarettes outside.

Illustration for 담배 (cigarette)

How to say “cigarette” in Korean

“Cigarette” in Korean is 담배 (tambae).

A wrapped bundle of dried tobacco that is lit and smoked, with the word also connected to tobacco itself.

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

Example sentences with 담배

건강을 위해 담배를 끊기로 결심했다.keon gang eul wi hae tam bae reul kkeun ki ro kyeol sim haet tta

I decided to quit smoking for my health.

Tips for using 담배

  • English tobacco often names the plant or raw material, so cigarette is the clearer choice for one ready-to-smoke item.

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