English–Korean
“thirst” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaljjeung
Example
운동 후에는 항상 갈증이 있다.un dong hu e neun hang sang kal jjeung i it tta
I always feel thirsty after exercise.
How to say “thirst” in Korean
“Thirst” in Korean is 갈증 (kaljjeung).
A dry, unsatisfied feeling that seeks water or, figuratively, something deeply wanted.
Example sentences with 갈증
더운 날에는 금방 갈증이 난다.teo un na re neun keum bang kal jjeung i nan da
On hot days, I quickly get thirsty.
Tips for using 갈증
- For ordinary physical situations, English usually uses the adjective thirsty, so a natural translation may change the Korean noun pattern into an English adjective.