Korean word

붓기

Pronunciation

Romanizationputkki

Meaning

  • nounswelling

Example

오늘 아침에 얼굴에 붓기가 생겼어요.o neul a chi me eol gu re put kki ga saeng gyeo sseo yo

My face started to swell this morning.

Illustration for 붓기 (swelling)

More examples

하루 종일 서 있어서 발목 붓기가 심해졌어요.ha ru chong il seo i sseo seo pal mok put kki ga sim hae jeo sseo yo

My ankle swelling got worse because I stood all day.

Core concept

A temporary puffing up of part of the body, such as the face, hands, or feet.

Common phrases

  • 눈밑 붓기nun mit put kki

    under-eye swelling

  • 발목 붓기pal mok put kki

    ankle swelling

  • 아침 붓기a chim put kki

    morning swelling

Similar words

부기pugi: Everyday puffiness that makes an area look slightly swollen or less defined.
부종pujong: A medical term for swelling that happens when fluid builds up in body tissue.

Definition in Korean

손발이나 얼굴처럼 신체 일부가 일시적으로 부풀어 오른 상태son ba ri na eol gul cheo reom sin che il bu ga il ssi jeo geu ro pu pu reo o reun sang tae

Word origin

It comes from the Korean verb meaning to swell plus a noun-forming suffix that turns the action into the resulting condition.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for describing morning puffiness or swelling after staying in one position for a long time.

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