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기침

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Understanding '기침' (Cough)

'기침' refers to the act or symptom of coughing, commonly associated with colds or respiratory issues. It is a noun used frequently in everyday conversation, especially when discussing health.

Usage and Context

You will often hear '기침' when someone talks about being sick or describing symptoms. It can be combined with verbs like '하다' (to do) to form '기침하다' (to cough). When giving advice or instructions, phrases like '기침할 때는 입을 가리다' (cover your mouth when coughing) are common.

Common Collocations

  • 기침이 나다: to have a cough or to cough
  • 기침을 하다: to cough
  • 기침이 심하다: to have a severe cough
  • 기침약: cough medicine

Tips

Be careful not to confuse '기침' with '재채기' (sneeze). Both are common symptoms but refer to different actions. Also, when describing symptoms, using '기침이 나다' is more natural than just '기침하다' in many contexts.

This word is neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and formal situations.

Example Sentences

감기에 걸려서 기침이 계속 나요.

Gamgie geollyeoseo gichimi gyesok nayo.

I caught a cold and keep coughing.

기침할 때는 입을 가려야 해요.

Gichimhal ttaeneun ibeul garyeoya haeyo.

You should cover your mouth when you cough.

기침이 심하면 병원에 가는 게 좋아요.

Gichimi simhamyeon byeongwone ganeun ge joayo.

If the coughing is severe, it's better to go to the hospital.