English–Korean

“sense of smell” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhugak

Example

요즘 후각이 약해진 것 같아요.yo jeum hu ga gi ya kae jin keot ka ta yo

I think my sense of smell has become weaker lately.

Illustration for 후각 (sense of smell)

How to say “sense of smell” in Korean

“Sense of smell” in Korean is 후각 (hugak).

The body's ability to detect and recognize odors through the nose.

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

Example sentences with 후각

코 수술 후에 후각이 달라졌어요.ko su sul hu e hu ga gi tal la jeo sseo yo

After nose surgery, my sense of smell changed.

Tips for using 후각

  • Expressions about having a strong or weak sense of smell describe this ability, not the odor being noticed.

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