Korean word

가렵다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaryeoptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveitchy

Example

옷이 닿아서 목이 가려워요.o si ta a seo mo gi ka ryeo wo yo

My neck itches because my clothes touch it.

Illustration for 가렵다 (itchy)

More examples

샤워하고 나서 피부가 가려워요.sya wo ha go na seo pi bu ga ka ryeo wo yo

My skin is itchy after taking a shower.

Core concept

Skin irritation felt as a persistent tickle or sting that calls for scratching.

Common phrases

  • 피부가 가렵다pi bu ga ka ryeop tta

    itchy skin

  • 온몸이 가렵다on mo mi ka ryeop tta

    itchy all over

  • 목덜미가 가렵다mok tteol mi ga ka ryeop tta

    itchy nape

Similar words

간지럽다kanjireoptta: A light-touch sensation that makes a person laugh, twitch, or squirm.

Definition in Korean

피부 자극으로 불쾌감이 생겨 손으로 긁어 해결하려는 감각을 나타내는 형용사.pi bu cha geu geu ro pul kwae ga mi saeng gyeo so neu ro keul geo hae gyeol ha ryeo neun kam ga geul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

No reliable evidence establishes the deeper origin of this Korean adjective.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in everyday descriptions of irritation from clothing, bites, and dry skin, so it belongs with practical body and clothing vocabulary rather than only medical language.

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