English–Korean

“perfume” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyangsu

Example

외출하기 전에 향수를 뿌렸어요.oe chul ha gi cheo ne hyang su reul ppu ryeo sseo yo

I sprayed on perfume before going out.

Illustration for 향수 (perfume)

How to say “perfume” in Korean

“Perfume” in Korean is 향수 (hyangsu).

Fragrance added to the body or clothing as a liquid scent.

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

Example sentences with 향수

옛날 노래를 들으니 향수가 밀려왔어요.yen nal no rae reul teu reu ni hyang su ga mil lyeo wa sseo yo

An old song brought on a wave of nostalgia.

Tips for using 향수

  • Korean uses the same pronunciation for perfume and nostalgia, so surrounding actions or topics help identify the intended meaning.

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