Korean Dictionary
How to say "Runny Nose" in Korean
“Runny Nose” in Korean is 콧물 (pronounced "konmul").
콧물
konmul
Usage & Context
콧물 literally means nose water and is the Korean word for a runny nose. It is extremely common during allergy season and winter colds in Korea. Many Koreans take antihistamines or use nasal sprays to manage 콧물 during high pollen or yellow dust periods.
Example Sentence
감기에 걸려서 콧물이 계속 나와요.
I caught a cold and keep having a runny nose.
How to use 콧물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Runny Nose” is 콧물, romanized as konmul.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 콧물.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'kon-mul' — 'kon' rhymes with 'cone' (short), 'mul' like 'mool'. The 'nm' glide happens when 'kot' (nose) + 'mul' (water) combine, so you don't hear a hard 't'.
More Example Sentences
spring allergy season
알레르기 때문에 콧물이 멈추지 않아요.
My nose is constantly running because of allergies.
having a bad cold
콧물 때문에 티슈를 한 통 썼어요.
I used a whole box of tissues because of the runny nose.
parent at a pediatrician
아이가 콧물을 흘리고 있어요.
The child has a runny nose.
Cultural Context
콧물 literally combines 코 (nose) + 물 (water) with a phonological change. During 황사 (yellow dust) and 미세먼지 (fine dust) seasons, Koreans frequently deal with 콧물 and often wear masks. The verb '콧물이 나다' (nose water comes out) is used, and '콧물 감기' specifically refers to a cold primarily marked by this symptom.
Editorial note
We review entries like 콧물 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
콧물이 나요.
I have a runny nose.
콧물이 멈췄어요.
The runny nose stopped.
콧물 닦아요.
Wipe your nose.
Related Expressions
코감기
kogamgi
head cold with runny nose
코
ko
nose
재채기
jaechaegi
sneeze
휴지
hyuji
tissue
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