English–Korean

“warm compress” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationonjjimjil

Example

배가 아플 때 온찜질을 하면 좀 나아요.pae ga a peul ttae on jjim ji reul ha myeon chom na a yo

When my stomach hurts, using a warm compress makes it feel a little better.

Illustration for 온찜질 (warm compress)

How to say “warm compress” in Korean

“Warm compress” in Korean is 온찜질 (onjjimjil).

Gentle heat applied to one sore or tight area with a warm towel or water-filled bag.

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

Example sentences with 온찜질

허리가 아플 때는 온찜질을 자주 하면 좋아요.heo ri ga a peul ttae neun on jjim ji reul cha ju ha myeon cho a yo

When your back hurts, applying a warm compress can often help.

Tips for using 온찜질

  • The same Korean noun can refer to the warming action and the item used, so an English translation may need context to choose between a treatment and a device.

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