Korean word

소화제

Pronunciation

Romanizationsohwaje

Meaning

  • nounstomach medicine

Example

점심을 많이 먹어서 소화제가 필요해요.cheom si meul ma ni meo geo seo so hwa je ga pi ryo hae yo

I ate a lot at lunch, so I need some stomach medicine.

Illustration for 소화제 (stomach medicine)

More examples

여행 갈 때 꼭 소화제를 챙겨요.yeo haeng kal ttae kkok so hwa je reul chaeng gyeo yo

I always take stomach medicine with me when I travel.

Core concept

A medicine that helps the stomach break down food and eases discomfort after eating.

Common phrases

  • 소화제 챙기다so hwa je chaeng gi da

    take stomach medicine along

  • 소화제 부작용so hwa je pu ja gyong

    stomach medicine side effects

  • 소화제 추천하다so hwa je chu cheon ha da

    suggest stomach medicine

Similar words

제산제chesanje: Medicine that neutralizes stomach acid and relieves heartburn or acid-related stomach pain.
위장약wijangyak: Medicine used to improve stomach and bowel problems and ease related discomfort.
정장제cheongjangje: Medicine that helps balance the intestines and keep bowel movements regular.

Definition in Korean

소화제는 위장 안에서 음식물이 잘 분해되도록 도와 배탈이나 소화불량으로 인한 불편을 가라앉히는 약이다.so hwa je neun wi jang a ne seo eum sing mu ri chal pun hae doe do rok to wa pae ta ri na so hwa bul lyang eu ro in han pul pyeo neul ka ra an chi neun ya gi da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines a term meaning digestion with a term meaning a medicinal agent.

Usage tips

  • Because this noun names a medicine, it refers to the remedy itself, not to the stomach discomfort it is meant to relieve.

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