English–Korean

“puffiness” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpugi

Example

아침마다 얼굴에 부기가 있어요.a chim ma da eol gu re pu gi ga i sseo yo

My face is puffy every morning.

Illustration for 부기 (puffiness)

How to say “puffiness” in Korean

“Puffiness” in Korean is 부기 (pugi).

Fluid collects under the skin, making an area look swollen and softening its usual outline.

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

Example sentences with 부기

짠 음식을 많이 먹어서 다음 날 얼굴에 부기가 생겼어요.jjan eum si geul ma ni meo geo seo ta eum nal eol gu re pu gi ga saeng gyeo sseo yo

My face became puffy the next day because I ate a lot of salty food.

Tips for using 부기

  • English puffiness often sounds cosmetic, while this Korean noun can describe visible swelling more generally.

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