English–Korean
“cough” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkichim
Example
감기에 걸려 기침이 계속 나요.kam gi e keol lyeo ki chi mi kye sok na yo
I caught a cold, and I keep coughing.
How to say “cough” in Korean
“Cough” in Korean is 기침 (kichim).
A quick burst of air from the throat or chest, along with the sound that burst makes.
Example sentences with 기침
바깥이 추워서 기침이 났어요.pa kka chi chu wo seo ki chi mi na sseo yo
I coughed because it was cold outside.
Tips for using 기침
- In a clinic or at home, 기침 (gichim, "cough") is useful for reporting a symptom without explaining whether it happened once or many times.