English–Korean
“itch” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaryeoum
Example
밤에 가려움이 심해서 잠을 못 잤어요.pa me ka ryeo u mi sim hae seo cha meul mot cha sseo yo
The itch was so bad at night that I couldn't sleep.
How to say “itch” in Korean
“Itch” in Korean is 가려움 (karyeoum).
An irritating skin sensation that creates an urge to scratch.
Example sentences with 가려움
목욕 후에 가려움이 가라앉았어요.mo gyok hu e ka ryeo u mi ka ra an ja sseo yo
The itching eased after the bath.
Tips for using 가려움
- In everyday conversation, Korean often uses the related adjective, while this noun is useful for describing a symptom or medical complaint.