English–Korean
“digestion” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsohwa
Example
오늘 저녁을 많이 먹어서 소화가 잘 안 돼요.o neul cheo nyeo geul ma ni meo geo seo so hwa ga chal an twae yo
I ate a lot at dinner tonight, so I am having trouble digesting it.
How to say “digestion” in Korean
“Digestion” in Korean is 소화 (sohwa).
The body breaks food down, takes in its useful parts, and sends the leftovers out.
Example sentences with 소화
기름진 음식을 먹으면 소화가 더부룩해져요.ki reum jin eum si geul meo geu myeon so hwa ga teo bu ru kae jeo yo
When I eat greasy foods, I feel bloated.
Tips for using 소화
- Korean uses this noun naturally when talking about whether a meal is going well, whereas English conversation often describes the person's comfort instead.