Korean word

메스껍다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeseukkeoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivefeel sick

Example

버스에서 메스껍다.peo seu e seo me seu kkeop tta

I feel sick on the bus.

Illustration for 메스껍다 (feel sick)

More examples

냄새를 맡고 갑자기 메스껍다.naem sae reul mat kko kap jja gi me seu kkeop tta

Smelling the odor suddenly makes me feel nauseous.

Core concept

An unsettled stomach caused by a sensory trigger, especially an unpleasant smell or movement, with a feeling close to vomiting.

Common phrases

  • 속이 메스껍다so gi me seu kkeop tta

    feel nauseous

  • 냄새 때문에 메스껍다naem sae ttae mu ne me seu kkeop tta

    feel sick from the smell

Similar words

어지럽다eojireoptta: Feeling light-headed and unsteady as the surroundings seem to turn.
속이 불편하다sogi pulpyeonhada: Having an upset stomach that feels uncomfortable and does not settle.
불편하다pulpyeonhada: Feeling uncomfortable because the body or a body part is not at ease.
거북하다keobukada: Having a heavy stomach sensation accompanied by mild queasiness.

Definition in Korean

주로 냄새나 멀미 등 자극에 의해 위가 불편하고 토하고 싶은 느낌이 드는 형용사.chu ro naem sae na meol mi teung cha geu ge ui hae wi ga pul pyeon ha go to ha go si peun neu kki mi teu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The origin of this Korean adjective is uncertain, and it is best learned as a whole rather than through a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when describing a physical reaction, while English speakers may use sick for many kinds of illness that do not involve nausea.

Other meanings

  • disgustingadjective

Opposites

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