Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nostril" in Korean
“Nostril” in Korean is 콧구멍 (pronounced "kotgumong").
콧구멍
kotgumong
Usage & Context
The opening of the nose. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for describing nasal health.
Example Sentence
콧구멍이 막혔어요.
My nostrils are blocked.
How to use 콧구멍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nostril” is 콧구멍, romanized as kotgumong.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
콧구멍 (kotgumong) is pronounced 'Koht-goo-mong'. 'Kot' sounds like 'coat' but with a sharp, unreleased 't' at the end. 'Gu' sounds like 'goo' (as in 'good'). 'Mong' sounds like 'mong' (as in 'among').
More Example Sentences
Complaining about cold symptoms to a family member.
감기 때문에 콧구멍이 막혀서 숨쉬기가 힘들어요.
Because of a cold, my nostrils are blocked, making it hard to breathe.
Observing a baby's behavior.
아기가 콧구멍을 후비고 있어요.
The baby is picking its nose.
Making a lighthearted comment about one's own anatomy.
콧구멍이 커서 바람이 잘 통하는 것 같아요.
My nostrils are big, so it seems like air flows well.
Cultural Context
콧구멍 (kotgumong) is a straightforward anatomical term for 'nostril'. While not carrying deep cultural symbolism, it's commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing health issues like a blocked nose (콧구멍이 막히다) or in more informal, sometimes humorous contexts, like a child picking their nose (콧구멍을 후비다). It's a practical word for describing a specific part of the face.
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Common Phrases
콧구멍이 막히다
to have blocked nostrils
콧구멍을 후비다
to pick one's nose
콧구멍을 벌렁거리다
to flare one's nostrils
Related Expressions
코
ko
nose
숨쉬다
sumswida
to breathe
막히다
makhida
to be blocked/clogged
콧물
konmul
nasal mucus / snot
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