Korean word

재채기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaechaegi

Meaning

  • nounsneeze

Example

꽃가루 때문에 재채기가 계속 나와.kkot kka ru ttae mu ne chae chae gi ga kye sok na wa

I keep sneezing because of pollen.

Illustration for 재채기 (sneeze)

More examples

후추를 맡아서 재채기가 났다.hu chu reul ma ta seo chae chae gi ga nat tta

I sneezed after smelling pepper.

Core concept

A quick burst of air from the nose that makes a sound, or the action itself.

Common phrases

  • 재채기가 나다chae chae gi ga na da

    sneeze

  • 재채기를 하다chae chae gi reul ha da

    sneeze

  • 알레르기성 재채기al le reu gi seong chae chae gi

    allergic sneeze

Similar words

기침kichim: A noisy reflex from the throat or chest that can come with a cold.
콧물konmul: Watery fluid from the nose that may need frequent wiping.
코막힘komakim: A blocked nasal passage that makes it harder to breathe or notice smells.

Definition in Korean

코에서 나오는 재채기 소리나 그 행동을 뜻하는 명사ko e seo na o neun chae chae gi so ri na keu haeng dong eul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word appears to combine 재채 (jaechae, "sneeze sound") with 기 (gi, "noun-forming ending"), while the deeper origin of 재채 is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English often uses sneeze as a verb, but Korean uses this word as a noun for the sneeze itself or the act of sneezing.

Related words

  • 재채기하다chaechaegihadasneezeverb

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