English–Korean
“fishy smell” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpirinnae
Example
비린내가 나서 먹고 싶지 않아.pi rin nae ga na seo meok kko sip jji a na
It smells fishy, so I don't want to eat it.
How to say “fishy smell” in Korean
“Fishy smell” in Korean is 비린내 (pirinnae).
An unpleasant seafood odor that lingers around the mouth and nose.
Example sentences with 비린내
생선을 씻어도 비린내가 남아요.saeng seo neul ssi seo do pi rin nae ga na ma yo
The fishy smell lingers even after the fish is washed.
Tips for using 비린내
- English speakers may use fishy for both odor and taste, but this noun specifically points to the odor, helping keep sensory descriptions separate.