English–Korean

“infection” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamyeom

Example

감염이 걱정돼서 병원에 갔어요.ka myeo mi keok jjeong dwae seo pyeong wo ne ka sseo yo

I went to the hospital because I was worried about an infection.

Illustration for 감염 (infection)

How to say “infection” in Korean

“Infection” in Korean is 감염 (kamyeom).

An unseen germ gets inside the body and takes hold as it spreads.

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

Example sentences with 감염

마스크를 써서 감염을 예방하세요.ma seu keu reul sseo seo ka myeo meul ye bang ha se yo

Please wear a mask to prevent infection.

Tips for using 감염

  • Korean health notices often use 감염 (gamyeom, "infection") with information about causes, prevention, and numbers, so recognizing it helps learners follow public guidance.

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