English–Korean
“drug” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmayak
Example
그는 마약을 사용했다.keu neun ma ya geul sa yong haet tta
He used drugs.
How to say “drug” in Korean
“Drug” in Korean is 마약 (mayak).
An illegal drug with a strong pull toward dependence.
Example sentences with 마약
공항에서 마약 밀수가 적발되었다.kong hang e seo ma yak mil su ga cheok ppal doe eot tta
Narcotics smuggling was detected at the airport.
Tips for using 마약
- The word points to the legal and addictive status of a substance, not simply to whether it changes a person's energy or mood.