Korean phrase
숨쉬기 힘들어요. sum swi gi him deu reo yo
Meaning
It's hard to breathe
When to use it
This means that breathing feels difficult. It can describe actual breathing trouble or feeling strained by fatigue, stress, or a crowded place.
Example dialogue
요즘 일이 많아서 숨쉬기 힘들어요. yo jeum i ri ma na seo sum swi gi him deu reo yo
I have a lot of work these days, so it's hard to breathe.
좀 쉬어야겠네요. chom swi eo ya gen ne yo
I guess I should take a short break.