Korean phrase
숨이 막혀요. su mi ma kyeo yo
Meaning
I'm having trouble breathing
When to use it
This means that breathing is difficult or feels restricted. It directly reports physical distress and may indicate a need for medical attention.
Example dialogue
갑자기 숨이 막혀요. kap jja gi su mi ma kyeo yo
I'm suddenly having trouble breathing.
괜찮아요? 앉아서 천천히 숨 쉬세요. kwaen cha na yo an ja seo cheon cheon hi sum swi se yo
Are you okay? Please sit down and breathe slowly.