A1 Collocation तटस्थ

기침을 하다.

gichimeul hada.

Cough.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '기침을 하다' to describe the physical act of coughing due to illness or irritation.

  • Means: To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily.
  • Used in: Describing health conditions, doctor visits, or environmental discomfort.
  • Don't confuse: '기침' (noun) with '기침을 하다' (verb phrase).
Throat irritation + sudden air release = 기침을 하다

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to cough. Use it when you are sick.
Use '기침을 하다' to tell a doctor or friend about your health. It is the standard way to describe the action of coughing.
This collocation is essential for describing physical symptoms. While '기침이 나다' focuses on the symptom appearing, '기침을 하다' focuses on the action of the person.
In professional or formal contexts, you might use this to explain a medical condition. It is a highly productive collocation that integrates well with various tense markers and adverbial modifiers.
The phrase demonstrates the Korean tendency to use '하다' verbs for physiological processes. Understanding the distinction between '기침을 하다' (agent-focused) and '기침이 나다' (symptom-focused) is crucial for native-like fluency.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, '기침을 하다' conceptualizes the cough as an intentional or semi-intentional act. This contrasts with passive constructions, reflecting the Korean emphasis on the subject's experience of the body.

मतलब

To expel air suddenly and noisily from the lungs.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Wearing a mask is a sign of respect when you have a cough. Covering your mouth with your hand or sleeve is mandatory.

💡

Use '기침이 나요'

It sounds more natural when you are describing the symptom to a doctor.

मतलब

To expel air suddenly and noisily from the lungs.

💡

Use '기침이 나요'

It sounds more natural when you are describing the symptom to a doctor.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank.

감기 때문에 ____ 해요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 기침을

You cough when you have a cold.

Which is correct?

How do you say 'I am coughing'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 기침을 해요

The verb '하다' is used with '기침'.

🎉 स्कोर: /2

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

No, but cover your mouth.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔄

기침이 나다

synonym

To have a cough

🔗

헛기침을 하다

specialized form

To clear one's throat

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

🏥

At the Doctor

Doctor: 어디가 아프세요?

Patient: 기침을 계속 해요.

formal
🤧

With a Friend

Friend: 너 괜찮아?

You: 응, 기침을 좀 해서 그래.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Kee-chim' sounding like 'Keep-chiming' (like a bell). A cough is like a bell ringing in your throat!

Visual Association

Imagine a person holding a tissue to their mouth while making a 'Kee-chim' sound.

Story

Min-su was in the library. He felt a tickle. He tried to stay quiet, but he couldn't. He had to cough. '기침을 했어요.' Everyone looked at him.

Word Web

감기 (cold)목 (throat)아프다 (sick)병원 (hospital)약 (medicine)먼지 (dust)

चैलेंज

Say '기침을 해요' every time you see someone cough in a movie today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Toser

Korean requires the object '기침'.

French high

Tousser

Korean is a two-word phrase.

German high

Husten

Korean uses '하다' as a helper verb.

Japanese very_high

咳をする (Seki o suru)

None, they are identical in structure.

Arabic moderate

يسعل (Yas'al)

Korean uses a noun-verb pair.

Easily Confused

기침을 하다. बनाम 재채기를 하다

Both are respiratory reflexes.

기침 is cough, 재채기 is sneeze.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

No, but cover your mouth.

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