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재채기

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Understanding 재채기 (Sneeze)

재채기 refers to the act of sneezing, a common bodily reflex to clear the nasal passages. It is a noun used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about health or reactions to irritants.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 재채기 in contexts related to colds, allergies, or sudden reactions to dust or strong smells. It is polite and common to mention covering your mouth or nose when sneezing.

Typical Collocations

  • 재채기를 하다: to sneeze (the most common verb phrase)
  • 재채기가 나다: a sneeze occurs
  • 재채기가 계속되다: sneezing continues

Usage Notes

재채기 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal settings. When describing the action, 하다 is the typical verb used. Learners sometimes confuse 재채기 with 감기 (cold), but 재채기 is just the sneeze itself, not the illness.

Common Mistake

Avoid saying 재채기하다 as one word; the correct form is 재채기를 하다, with the object particle 를 marking 재채기 and the verb 하다 meaning 'to do.'

Example Sentences

그는 갑자기 재채기를 해서 모두가 놀랐다.

Geuneun gapjagi jaechaegireul haeseo moduga nollatda.

He suddenly sneezed, so everyone was surprised.

재채기를 할 때는 손으로 입과 코를 가려야 해요.

Jaechaegireul hal ttaeneun soneuro ipgwa koreul garyeoya haeyo.

When you sneeze, you should cover your mouth and nose with your hand.

재채기가 계속 나면 감기일 수도 있어요.

Jaechaegiga gyesok namyeon gamgiil sudo isseoyo.

If sneezing continues, it might be a cold.