English–Korean

“give off” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpunggida

Example

그 집에서 이상한 냄새를 풍겼다.keu chi be seo i sang han naem sae reul pung gyeot tta

That house gave off a strange smell.

Illustration for 풍기다 (give off)

How to say “give off” in Korean

“Give off” in Korean is 풍기다 (punggida).

Something unseen, such as a smell or atmosphere, gently spreads outward from its source.

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

Example sentences with 풍기다

그는 옷에서 좋은 냄새를 풍겼다.keu neun o se seo cho eun naem sae reul pung gyeot tta

He gave off a pleasant smell that came from his clothes.

Tips for using 풍기다

  • The word fits both pleasant and unpleasant impressions, so the surrounding description shows whether the smell or atmosphere is welcome or troubling.

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