Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cold / Flu” in Korean
감기
gamgi
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
감기 is the most common illness in Korea especially during autumn and winter months. Koreans have many folk remedies for 감기 including hot pumpkin porridge, ginger tea, and rest. The Korean healthcare system makes it very easy to see a doctor for 감기 since clinics are abundant and inexpensive.
Example Sentence
감기에 걸렸나 봐요. 목도 아프고 콧물도 나요.
It seems I caught a cold. My throat hurts and I have a runny nose.
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