English–Korean
“food poisoning” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsikjjungdok
Example
어제 식중독에 걸려 병원에 다녀왔어.eo je sik jjung do ge keol lyeo pyeong wo ne ta nyeo wa sseo
I got food poisoning yesterday and went to the hospital.
How to say “food poisoning” in Korean
“Food poisoning” in Korean is 식중독 (sikjjungdok).
A sudden digestive illness caused by harmful germs, viruses, or toxins in food.
Example sentences with 식중독
여름에는 음식을 오래 두면 식중독 위험이 커진다.yeo reu me neun eum si geul o rae tu myeon sik jjung dok wi heo mi keo jin da
In summer, leaving food out for too long increases the risk of food poisoning.
Tips for using 식중독
- English speakers can remember that food poisoning names the illness itself, not just the spoiled food that caused it.