English–Korean
“itchy” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaryeoptta
Example
옷이 닿아서 목이 가려워요.o si ta a seo mo gi ka ryeo wo yo
My neck itches because my clothes touch it.
How to say “itchy” in Korean
“Itchy” in Korean is 가렵다 (karyeoptta).
Skin irritation felt as a persistent tickle or sting that calls for scratching.
Example sentences with 가렵다
샤워하고 나서 피부가 가려워요.sya wo ha go na seo pi bu ga ka ryeo wo yo
My skin is itchy after taking a shower.
Tips for using 가렵다
- This word is useful in everyday descriptions of irritation from clothing, bites, and dry skin, so it belongs with practical body and clothing vocabulary rather than only medical language.