Korean Dictionary
How to say "Withdrawal Symptoms" in Korean
“Withdrawal Symptoms” in Korean is 금단 증상 (pronounced "geumdan jeungsang").
금단 증상
geumdan jeungsang
Usage & Context
Withdrawal symptoms occur when someone stops using a substance they are dependent on. Korean addiction treatment centers monitor and manage 금단 증상 during detoxification processes.
Example Sentence
금단 증상은 전문적인 도움 없이 이겨내기 어렵다.
Withdrawal symptoms are difficult to overcome without professional help.
How to use 금단 증상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Withdrawal Symptoms” is 금단 증상, romanized as geumdan jeungsang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
금 (geum) sounds like 'goom' (like 'gum' but with an 'oo' sound). 단 (dan) sounds like 'dahn' (like 'dawn' but with a shorter 'a'). 증 (jeung) sounds like 'jung' (like 'jungle' but with a tighter 'eu' sound, similar to 'uh'). 상 (sang) sounds like 'sahng' (like 'song' but with an 'ah' sound). Put it together as 'goom-dahn jung-sahng'.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone undergoing detoxification.
그는 금단 증상으로 고통받고 있다.
He is suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
Discussing treatment for addiction.
금단 증상을 완화하기 위한 약물 치료가 필요해요.
Medication is needed to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
Warning about the dangers of sudden cessation.
갑자기 끊으면 금단 증상이 심해질 수 있습니다.
If you stop abruptly, withdrawal symptoms can worsen.
Cultural Context
금단 증상 (geumdan jeungsang) is a term primarily used in medical and addiction contexts in Korea. While discussions around addiction (alcohol, gambling, internet/gaming) are increasingly open, the specific medical terminology like 금단 증상 is less common in everyday casual conversation unless directly related to someone's treatment. K-dramas or news reports dealing with addiction often depict the struggles associated with these symptoms, highlighting the severity of the condition.
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Common Phrases
금단 증상이 나타나다.
Withdrawal symptoms appear/manifest.
금단 증상을 겪다.
To experience withdrawal symptoms.
금단 증상 완화.
Alleviation of withdrawal symptoms.
Related Expressions
중독
jungdok
addiction
해독
haedok
detoxification
재활
jaehwal
rehabilitation
부작용
bujagyong
side effects (related concept)
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