English–Korean

“throw up” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtohada

Example

어제 술을 많이 마셔서 토했어.eo je su reul ma ni ma syeo seo to hae sseo

I drank too much yesterday, so I threw up.

Illustration for 토하다 (throw up)

How to say “throw up” in Korean

“Throw up” in Korean is 토하다 (tohada).

Food or drink comes back up from the stomach and leaves through the mouth.

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

Example sentences with 토하다

아침부터 속이 안 좋아서 갑자기 토하고 싶었어.a chim bu teo so gi an cho a seo kap jja gi to ha go si peo sseo

I have felt sick to my stomach since this morning, so I suddenly wanted to throw up.

Tips for using 토하다

  • This is a direct everyday expression, while a more clinical description is usually preferred in formal settings.

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