English–Korean

“feel sick” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeseukkeoptta

Example

버스에서 메스껍다.peo seu e seo me seu kkeop tta

I feel sick on the bus.

Illustration for 메스껍다 (feel sick)

How to say “feel sick” in Korean

“Feel sick” in Korean is 메스껍다 (meseukkeoptta).

An unsettled stomach caused by a sensory trigger, especially an unpleasant smell or movement, with a feeling close to vomiting.

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

Example sentences with 메스껍다

냄새를 맡고 갑자기 메스껍다.naem sae reul mat kko kap jja gi me seu kkeop tta

Smelling the odor suddenly makes me feel nauseous.

Tips for using 메스껍다

  • This word is useful when describing a physical reaction, while English speakers may use sick for many kinds of illness that do not involve nausea.

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