Significado
Expressing that one has contracted a common cold.
Contexto cultural
Koreans often use 'Yu-ja-cha' (citron tea) or 'Saeng-gang-cha' (ginger tea) as home remedies for a cold. It is very common to receive these as gifts when sick. The 'Change of Season' (환절기) is a major topic in Korea. News reports often warn citizens to be careful of '감기' during these times. Wearing a mask (마스크) is a sign of consideration for others when you have a cold. It is not just for self-protection but to prevent spreading germs. Visiting a clinic for a cold is very affordable and common. Many people expect to get a 'shot' (주사) to recover faster.
Use the Past Tense
Always use '걸렸어요' (past) to say you currently have a cold. '걸려요' sounds like you're predicting the future or stating a habit.
Particle Check
Never use '를' with '걸리다'. It's always '에'.
Significado
Expressing that one has contracted a common cold.
Use the Past Tense
Always use '걸렸어요' (past) to say you currently have a cold. '걸려요' sounds like you're predicting the future or stating a habit.
Particle Check
Never use '를' with '걸리다'. It's always '에'.
Specify the Type
Saying '목감기' (throat cold) or '코감기' (nose cold) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
The 'Shot' Culture
Don't be surprised if a Korean friend asks if you 'got a shot' (주사 맞았어?) after you say you have a cold.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct particle and verb form for 'I caught a cold.'
저는 어제 ______ ______.
The correct particle is '에' and the past tense '걸렸어요' is needed for a current state of illness.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell your boss you have a cold?
부장님, ...
The formal '-습니다' ending and the humble '제가' are appropriate for a boss.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 왜 마스크를 쓰고 있어요? 나: ________________________.
'-거든요' is a natural way to provide a reason for something the other person noticed.
Match the phrase to the situation: '독감에 걸리셨어요?'
When would you say this?
The honorific '-시-' and the word '독감' (flu) imply respect and a more serious condition.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios저는 어제 ______ ______.
The correct particle is '에' and the past tense '걸렸어요' is needed for a current state of illness.
부장님, ...
The formal '-습니다' ending and the humble '제가' are appropriate for a boss.
가: 왜 마스크를 쓰고 있어요? 나: ________________________.
'-거든요' is a natural way to provide a reason for something the other person noticed.
When would you say this?
The honorific '-시-' and the word '독감' (flu) imply respect and a more serious condition.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, that sounds like a literal translation from English 'I have a cold.' In Korean, you must use '걸리다'.
감기 is the common cold. 독감 is the flu (Influenza).
Yes, '-어요' is polite, but '-었습니다' is safer for very formal situations.
Use '감기 기운이 있어요' (I have the energy of a cold) or '감기에 걸릴 것 같아요'.
Korean often uses passive verbs for things that happen to you involuntarily, like getting sick.
Frases relacionadas
몸살이 나다
similarTo be aching all over from fatigue.
독감에 걸리다
specialized formTo catch the flu.
코가 막히다
builds onTo have a stuffy nose.
기침을 하다
builds onTo cough.
열이 나다
builds onTo have a fever.
