A1 Collocation Neutral

기침을 하다.

gichimeul hada.

Cough.

Meaning

To expel air suddenly and noisily from the lungs.

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Cultural Background

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

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Use '기침이 나요'

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

Meaning

To expel air suddenly and noisily from the lungs.

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Use '기침이 나요'

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

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

감기 때문에 ____ 해요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기침을

You cough when you have a cold.

Which is correct?

How do you say 'I am coughing'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기침을 해요

The verb '하다' is used with '기침'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

감기 때문에 ____ 해요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기침을

You cough when you have a cold.

Which is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am coughing'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기침을 해요

The verb '하다' is used with '기침'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, but cover your mouth.

Related Phrases

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기침이 나다

synonym

To have a cough

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헛기침을 하다

specialized form

To clear one's throat

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