Korean Conversation · Level 250
15 words
Korean word
풍기다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpunggida
Meaning
- verbgive off
Example
그 집에서 이상한 냄새를 풍겼다.keu chi be seo i sang han naem sae reul pung gyeot tta
That house gave off a strange smell.
More examples
그는 옷에서 좋은 냄새를 풍겼다.keu neun o se seo cho eun naem sae reul pung gyeot tta
He gave off a pleasant smell that came from his clothes.
Core concept
Something unseen, such as a smell or atmosphere, gently spreads outward from its source.
Common phrases
냄새를 풍기다naem sae reul pung gi da
emit a smell
분위기를 풍기다pu nwi gi reul pung gi da
exude an atmosphere
Similar words
나다nada: A smell develops and can be noticed by others.
내다naeda: To make a smell or sound come out.
발하다palhada: To emit a smell or light toward the outside.
Definition in Korean
냄새나 기운을 은근히 밖으로 내뿜다.naem sae na ki u neul eun geun hi pa kkeu ro nae ppum da
Word origin
The word has no reliable transparent modern decomposition, and its earlier development is uncertain.
Usage tips
- The word fits both pleasant and unpleasant impressions, so the surrounding description shows whether the smell or atmosphere is welcome or troubling.
Other meanings
- exudeverb
Opposites
- 막다makttastopverb