Korean word

연기

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeongi

Meaning

  • nounsmoke

Example

부엌에서 연기가 났어요.pu eo ke seo yeon gi ga na sseo yo

Smoke came out of the kitchen.

Illustration for 연기 (smoke)

More examples

캠프파이어에서 연기 때문에 눈이 따가웠어요.kaem peu pa i eo e seo yeon gi ttae mu ne nu ni tta ga wo sseo yo

The campfire smoke made my eyes sting.

Core concept

The hazy plume that rises or spreads when fire releases tiny particles and gases.

Common phrases

  • 연기가 나다yeon gi ga na da

    smoke rises

  • 연기를 들이마시다yeon gi reul teu ri ma si da

    breathe in smoke

Similar words

김kim: White vapor that forms when hot water cools in the air.
매연maeyeon: Dark, harmful smoke released in the exhaust from vehicles or machines.

Definition in Korean

불이 탈 때 생기는 눈에 보이는 기체나 미세한 입자.pu ri tal ttae saeng gi neun nu ne po i neun ki che na mi se han ip jja

Word origin

Its origin is a Sino-Korean formation built from terms for smoke and air or gas, which directly reflects its meaning.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may connect smoke mainly with cigarettes, but this Korean noun is especially useful in everyday fire and household safety situations.

Other meanings

  • actingnoun
  • postponementnoun

Opposites

  • 맑은 공기malgeun konggiclear airnoun

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