Korean phrase
귀가 먹먹해요. kwi ga meong meo kae yo
Meaning
My ears feel blocked
When to use it
It describes blocked ears or muffled hearing. It is a common everyday way to report this symptom, often after air travel or during a cold.
Example dialogue
오늘 아침부터 귀가 먹먹해요. o neul a chim bu teo kwi ga meong meo kae yo
My ears have felt blocked since this morning.
비행기 탔어? 아니면 감기 기운 있어? pi haeng gi ta sseo a ni myeon kam gi ki un i sseo
Did you fly on a plane? Or do you feel like you are coming down with a cold?