English–Korean
“shortness of breath” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhoheupkkollan
Example
갑자기 호흡곤란이 왔어요.kap jja gi ho heup kkol la ni wa sseo yo
I suddenly became short of breath.
How to say “shortness of breath” in Korean
“Shortness of breath” in Korean is 호흡곤란 (hoheupkkollan).
Breathing becomes difficult, so air feels hard to take in or move out and the breath may become fast or strained.
Example sentences with 호흡곤란
약을 복용하면 호흡곤란이 조금 완화돼요.ya geul po gyong ha myeon ho heup kkol la ni cho geum wan hwa dwae yo
Taking medicine eases shortness of breath a little.
Tips for using 호흡곤란
- In everyday conversation, English speakers often say "short of breath" or "out of breath," while this term sounds more medical and suits a clinic or emergency setting.