Korean word

담배냄새

Pronunciation

Romanizationtambaenaemsae

Meaning

  • nouncigarette smell

Example

옷에서 담배냄새가 나요.o se seo tam bae naem sae ga na yo

The clothes smell like cigarettes.

Illustration for 담배냄새 (cigarette smell)

More examples

엘리베이터에 담배냄새가 났다.el li be i teo e tam bae naem sae ga nat tta

There was a cigarette smell in the elevator.

Core concept

A distinct cigarette odor that lingers in the air or clings to nearby objects.

Common phrases

  • 담배냄새가 심하다tam bae naem sae ga sim ha da

    intense cigarette smell

  • 담배냄새 제거제tam bae naem sae che geo je

    cigarette smell remover

  • 담배냄새가 배다tam bae naem sae ga pae da

    cigarette smell clinging

Similar words

담배연기tambaeyeongi: Smoke released when tobacco burns.
연기yeongi: Smoke that rises or spreads when something burns.
냄새naemsae: A smell that spreads from a thing or place and is noticed by the nose.
탄내tannae: A strong scorched smell left by something that burns.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건에서 배어나오는 담배 특유의 냄새.sa ra mi na mul geo ne seo pae eo na o neun tam bae teu gyu ui naem sae

Word origin

The compound pairs a likely borrowing related to Portuguese tabaco with the native Korean word for smell.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often separate a smell being present from a smell being absorbed into fabric, and this noun works naturally for both situations.

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