English–Korean

“skip a meal” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkumtta

Example

어제 저녁을 굶었어.eo je cheo nyeo geul kul meo sseo

I skipped dinner last night.

Illustration for 굶다 (skip a meal)

How to say “skip a meal” in Korean

“Skip a meal” in Korean is 굶다 (kumtta).

Going without food until hunger results, whether a meal is missed accidentally or skipped on purpose.

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

Example sentences with 굶다

아침을 굶으면 집중이 잘 안 돼.a chi meul kul meu myeon chip jjung i chal an twae

If you skip breakfast, it is hard to concentrate.

Tips for using 굶다

  • English starve often sounds more serious or prolonged, while this Korean verb can describe missing just one ordinary meal.

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