뜻
To become ill with a common cold.
문화적 배경
Koreans often visit a clinic for a simple cold to get an injection (주사) for faster recovery. It's a common part of the 'Pali-pali' culture. Drinking warm 'Yuja-cha' (citron tea) or 'Saenggang-cha' (ginger tea) is the standard home remedy for a cold. The 'Hwan-jeol-gi' (changing of seasons) is culturally synonymous with catching a cold. People are extra cautious during these times. Wearing a mask when sick is a sign of respect for others, a practice that existed long before the pandemic.
Particle Alert
Never use '를' with '걸리다' for illnesses. It's a common mistake that sounds very unnatural to natives.
The 'State' Secret
Use the past tense '걸렸어요' to mean 'I have a cold' right now. The present tense '걸려요' sounds like a general habit.
뜻
To become ill with a common cold.
Particle Alert
Never use '를' with '걸리다' for illnesses. It's a common mistake that sounds very unnatural to natives.
The 'State' Secret
Use the past tense '걸렸어요' to mean 'I have a cold' right now. The present tense '걸려요' sounds like a general habit.
Caring is Sharing
Saying '{감기|感氣} 조심하세요' is a great way to show you care about someone's well-being during winter.
Specific Colds
If your throat is the main problem, say '목감기에 걸렸어요' to get more specific sympathy or medicine.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct particle.
어제부터 {감기|感氣}( ) 걸렸어요.
The phrase '{감기|感氣}에 걸리다' always uses the particle '에'.
Choose the most natural sentence to say 'I have a cold right now'.
Which one is correct?
The past tense '걸렸어요' is used to describe the current state of having a cold.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
가: 왜 학교에 안 왔어요? 나: ( ) 못 갔어요.
'-아서/어서' is used to provide a reason for not going to school.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your grandmother to stay healthy in winter.
'-하세요' is the most common and appropriate polite form for family members or general polite situations.
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시각 학습 자료
Cold vs. Flu in Korean
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제어제부터 {감기|感氣}( ) 걸렸어요.
The phrase '{감기|感氣}에 걸리다' always uses the particle '에'.
Which one is correct?
The past tense '걸렸어요' is used to describe the current state of having a cold.
가: 왜 학교에 안 왔어요? 나: ( ) 못 갔어요.
'-아서/어서' is used to provide a reason for not going to school.
You want to tell your grandmother to stay healthy in winter.
'-하세요' is the most common and appropriate polite form for family members or general polite situations.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use the particle '에'.
'{감기|感氣}' is the common cold, while '{독감|毒感}' is the influenza virus (flu), which is more severe.
Use the past tense: '{감기|感氣}에 걸렸어요'.
The phrase itself is neutral. You change the formality by changing the verb ending (e.g., 걸렸어 vs. 걸렸어요).
You can say '푹 쉬세요' (Get plenty of rest) or '빨리 나으세요' (Get well soon).
It usually means 'to be hung', 'to be caught', or 'to take (time)'.
No, for a stomach flu, Koreans use '{장염|腸炎}' (enteritis).
It's a standard polite greeting during seasonal changes to show care for the other person's health.
Young people might say '감기 크리' (from 'critical hit') if a cold ruins their plans, but it's very casual.
It means 'a touch of a cold'—when you feel like you might be getting sick soon.
관련 표현
{독감|毒感}에 걸리다
similarTo catch the flu
{감기|感氣} 기운이 있다
builds onTo feel a cold coming on
{몸살|몸살}이 나다
similarTo suffer from body aches/fatigue
코{감기|感氣}
specialized formA head cold / nasal cold
목{감기|感氣}
specialized formA sore throat cold
