English–Korean

“saliva” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchim

Example

그는 침을 뱉었다.keu neun chi meul pae teot tta

He spat out saliva.

Illustration for 침 (saliva)

How to say “saliva” in Korean

“Saliva” in Korean is 침 (chim).

The liquid in the mouth that may drip out or be spat out.

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

Example sentences with 침

아기가 침을 흘렸다.a gi ga chi meul heul lyeot tta

The baby drooled.

Tips for using 침

  • In 침 (chim, "saliva"), the final sound is m, made with the lips closed, not n.

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