English–Korean

“scent” in Korean

Korean

Also향기 (hyanggi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyang

Example

그 꽃은 은은한 향이 나요.keu kko cheun eu neun han hyang i na yo

That flower has a faint scent.

Illustration for 향 (scent)

How to say “scent” in Korean

“Scent” in Korean is 향 (hyang).

A gentle, pleasant scent drifting from flowers, food, or burning incense.

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

Example sentences with 향

요리에서 향이 먼저 올라와요.yo ri e seo hyang i meon jeo ol la wa yo

The scent rises first from the dish.

Tips for using 향

  • English smell can be neutral or unpleasant, but this word usually suggests a pleasant smell, so scent is often the safer choice for flowers and food.

Other Korean words for “scent”

이 꽃은 향기가 진해요.i kko cheun hyang gi ga chin hae yo

This flower has a strong scent.

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