English–Korean

“feel hot” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwakkeungeorida

Example

더운 날에는 몸이 화끈거려요.teo un na re neun mo mi hwa kkeun geo ryeo yo

On hot days, my body feels hot.

Illustration for 화끈거리다 (feel hot)

How to say “feel hot” in Korean

“Feel hot” in Korean is 화끈거리다 (hwakkeungeorida).

A sudden wave of heat rises through the face or another part of the body, often from embarrassment or tension.

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

Example sentences with 화끈거리다

운동하고 나면 얼굴이 화끈거려요.un dong ha go na myeon eol gu ri hwa kkeun geo ryeo yo

After exercising, my face feels hot.

Tips for using 화끈거리다

  • The cause is often stated with this verb, making it useful for describing a face or body that suddenly reacts to embarrassment or nervousness.

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