English–Korean

“irritation” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchageuk

Example

이 화장품은 피부에 자극을 줄 수 있다.i hwa jang pu meun pi bu e cha geu geul chul su it tta

This cosmetic may cause skin irritation.

Illustration for 자극 (irritation)

How to say “irritation” in Korean

“Irritation” in Korean is 자극 (chageuk).

An outside touch or influence that makes the body, senses, or feelings react, sometimes unpleasantly and sometimes energizing.

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

Example sentences with 자극

빛은 눈에 자극을 줄 수 있다.pi cheun nu ne cha geu geul chul su it tta

Light may cause eye irritation.

Tips for using 자극

  • English irritation usually sounds unpleasant, but this Korean noun also covers helpful stimulation, so the surrounding context determines whether it is welcome.

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