Korean word

소화불량

Pronunciation

Romanizationsohwabullyang

Meaning

  • nounindigestion

Example

기름진 걸 먹어서 소화불량이 생겼어요.ki reum jin keol meo geo seo so hwa bul lyang i saeng gyeo sseo yo

I got indigestion from eating greasy food.

Illustration for 소화불량 (indigestion)

More examples

최근 스트레스가 많아서 소화불량이 더 심해졌어요.choe geun seu teu re seu ga ma na seo so hwa bul lyang i teo sim hae jeo sseo yo

My indigestion has gotten worse because of recent stress.

Core concept

Food is not processed smoothly, leaving a heavy and uncomfortable feeling in the stomach.

Common phrases

  • 소화불량이 나다so hwa bul lyang i na da

    get indigestion

  • 소화불량이 심하다so hwa bul lyang i sim ha da

    severe indigestion

  • 소화불량 때문에so hwa bul lyang ttae mu ne

    because of indigestion

Similar words

배탈paetal: A sudden upset stomach may bring belly pain, loose stools, or vomiting.
체함cheham: A heavy or sick feeling develops in the chest or upper stomach when digestion lags.
체기chegi: Too much food or drink can leave the stomach feeling weighed down.

Definition in Korean

위의 소화 기능이 약해져 음식을 잘 분해하지 못해 속이 무겁고 불편한 증상.wi ui so hwa ki neung i ya kae jeo eum si geul chal pun hae ha ji mo tae so gi mu geop kko pul pyeon han cheung sang

Word origin

The word combines 소화 (sohwa, "digestion") with 불량 (bulryang, "poor quality") to describe digestion that is not working well.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may confuse indigestion with heartburn, but indigestion is a broad term for digestive discomfort and does not specifically mean acid rising into the throat.

Related words

  • 소화제sohwajedigestive medicinenoun
  • 소화불량증sohwabullyangjeungdyspepsianoun

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