English–Korean
“phlegm” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkarae
Example
목에 가래가 끼었어요.mo ge ka rae ga kki eo sseo yo
I have phlegm stuck in my throat.
How to say “phlegm” in Korean
“Phlegm” in Korean is 가래 (karae).
A sticky substance that collects in the throat or airways and is cleared by coughing or swallowing.
Example sentences with 가래
가글을 했더니 가래가 줄었어요.ka geu reul haet tteo ni ka rae ga chu reo sseo yo
After gargling, I had less phlegm.
Tips for using 가래
- This noun is useful for short symptom updates, especially when describing whether the problem is present, increasing, or easing.