English–Korean

“virus” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaireoseu

Example

몸에서 바이러스가 검출됐어요.mo me seo pa i reo seu ga keom chul dwae sseo yo

A virus was detected in the body.

Illustration for 바이러스 (virus)

How to say “virus” in Korean

“Virus” in Korean is 바이러스 (paireoseu).

A tiny harmful agent enters a host, multiplies, and spreads, and the same idea extends to self-spreading malicious computer software.

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

Example sentences with 바이러스

손을 자주 씻으면 바이러스 전파를 줄일 수 있어요.so neul cha ju ssi seu myeon pa i reo seu cheon pa reul chu ril ssu i sseo yo

Washing your hands frequently can reduce the spread of viruses.

Tips for using 바이러스

  • In Korean news, nearby words about testing or infection usually signal a health meaning, while technology words signal a computer meaning.

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