English–Korean
“empty stomach” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkongbok
Example
약은 공복에 복용하세요.ya geun kong bo ge po gyong ha se yo
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
How to say “empty stomach” in Korean
“Empty stomach” in Korean is 공복 (kongbok).
The condition or period when the stomach is empty because no food has been eaten.
Example sentences with 공복
아침에 공복이 오면 집중이 잘 안 된다.a chi me kong bo gi o myeon chip jjung i chal an toen da
I cannot concentrate well in the morning when my stomach is empty.
Tips for using 공복
- Unlike ordinary expressions for feeling hungry, this word often sounds formal and appears in health advice or medicine instructions.