Korean word

식욕

Pronunciation

Romanizationsigyok

Meaning

  • nounappetite

Example

요즘 식욕이 없어서 밥을 거의 못 먹어요.yo jeum si gyo gi eop sseo seo pa beul keo ui mot meo geo yo

I haven't had much of an appetite lately, so I can barely eat.

Illustration for 식욕 (appetite)

More examples

수술 후에 잠깐 식욕이 떨어졌어요.su sul hu e cham kkan si gyo gi tteo reo jeo sseo yo

I briefly lost my appetite after surgery.

Core concept

The inner drive that makes a person want to eat.

Common phrases

  • 식욕이 떨어지다si gyo gi tteo reo ji da

    lose one's appetite

  • 식욕이 없다si gyo gi eop tta

    have no appetite

Similar words

입맛immat: A liking for certain flavors that affects the desire to eat.
허기heogi: The uncomfortable feeling that comes from being without food.
식성siksseong: A person's preferences for particular foods and eating styles.

Definition in Korean

밥이나 음식을 먹고 싶다는 심리적 또는 생리적 욕구.pa bi na eum si geul meok kko sip tta neun sim ni jeok tto neun saeng ni jeok yok kku

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean elements for eating and desire, making its meaning the wish or need to eat.

Usage tips

  • Korean speakers often mention appetite when describing how they feel, so a poor appetite can suggest that something is wrong physically or emotionally.

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