When someone coughs in Korean, we often use the word 콜록콜록. It's an adverb that sounds just like the cough itself! Imagine someone saying "cough cough" in English – 콜록콜록 is very similar.
You can use it to describe the sound a person makes when they cough.
When you hear someone cough in Korean, you might hear the sound "콜록콜록" (kollok-kollok). This word is an adverb that directly imitates the sound of coughing.
It's similar to how we might say "cough, cough" in English to represent the sound.
You'll often hear it used with verbs like "기침하다" (gichimhada), meaning "to cough." So, if someone is coughing, you could describe it as "콜록콜록 기침하다" (kollok-kollok gichimhada).
It's a useful onomatopoeia to know as it helps paint a vivid picture of the sound.
When you hear someone cough in Korea, you might hear the sound described as “콜록콜록” (kollok-kollok). This is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates the sound it describes.
You can use “콜록콜록” as an adverb to describe the act of coughing. For example, if someone is coughing a lot, you could say they are “콜록콜록 기침을 해요” (kollok-kollok gichimeul haeyo), which means "they are coughing 콜록콜록."
It's similar to how we might say "cough, cough" in English to represent the sound of coughing. This word is very common and useful for describing coughs in everyday Korean.
When you hear someone coughing in Korea, you might hear the sound described as 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok). This is an onomatopoeic adverb, meaning it imitates the sound it describes, much like "cough cough" in English.
You can use 콜록콜록 to describe the act of coughing itself or the sound it makes. For example, if someone is coughing frequently, you could say 그가 콜록콜록 기침을 해요 (geuga kollok-kollok gichimeul haeyo), meaning "He is coughing cough-cough."
It's a very common and natural way to express the sound of coughing in spoken Korean. You'll often see it used in children's books or casual conversation.
When you hear someone make a coughing sound in Korean, you'll often hear the adverb 콜록콜록. This is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates the sound it describes. Think of it like saying "cough cough" in English.
You can use 콜록콜록 to describe the sound itself, or to show that someone is coughing repeatedly. It's a very common and natural way to express this action in everyday Korean conversation.
When Koreans say someone is coughing, they often describe the sound they make with the adverb 콜록콜록 (kollok kollok). This is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates the sound it describes, similar to 'cough cough' in English.
You'll typically hear 콜록콜록 used with verbs like 기침하다 (gichimhada), meaning 'to cough', or 소리를 내다 (sorireul naeda), meaning 'to make a sound'. So, someone might say 기침을 콜록콜록 해요 (gichimeul kollok kollok haeyo), which means 'They cough, making a kollok kollok sound'.
It's a very common and natural way to express the act of coughing in Korean, making your speech sound more vivid and native-like.
콜록콜록 em 30 segundos
- 콜록콜록 is an adverb.
- It's an onomatopoeia for coughing.
- Use it to describe the sound someone makes when they cough.
§ What 콜록콜록 means
Let's talk about a super common and useful Korean word: 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok). This isn't just any word; it's an onomatopoeia, which means it imitates the sound it describes. Think of English words like 'meow' or 'oink'. For Koreans, 콜록콜록 is the sound of coughing.
You'll often see this word used in two main ways:
- Meaning
- The sound of coughing.
It's pretty straightforward. When someone coughs, the sound they make is 콜록콜록.
§ When to use 콜록콜록
You use 콜록콜록 whenever you want to describe the act or sound of coughing. It can be used for a light cough or a more severe one. It's versatile!
- Usage
- To describe the sound of coughing or someone coughing.
Here are a few scenarios where you'd hear or use 콜록콜록:
- Someone is sick and has a cough.
- Someone is clearing their throat.
- In a story or a comic, to show a character coughing.
- When talking about a specific instance of coughing.
아이가 감기에 걸려서 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요.
The child caught a cold and coughed kollok-kollok all night.
In this example, 콜록콜록 emphasizes the sound of the child's coughing throughout the night. It paints a more vivid picture than just saying '기침을 했어요' (they coughed).
할아버지가 연기를 마시고 콜록콜록거렸어요.
Grandfather breathed in smoke and was coughing kollok-kollok.
Here, 콜록콜록 is combined with '-거리다' to make a verb '콜록거리다', meaning 'to keep making coughing sounds'. This is a common pattern with onomatopoeia in Korean.
So, whether you're describing a small cough or a persistent one, 콜록콜록 is the perfect word to use. It's direct, clear, and everyone will understand exactly what sound you're talking about.
- Remember
- It's not just for talking about people. If an old engine sputters and sounds like it's 'coughing', you might even hear 콜록콜록 used in a figurative sense, though less commonly than for actual coughing.
§ Not using it for actual coughing sounds
The most frequent mistake learners make with 콜록콜록 is trying to use it for any kind of throat clearing or a general 'coughing' action when there isn't an actual sound being described. Remember, it's onomatopoeia. It literally describes the sound. If someone just says 'I coughed' without focusing on the sound, 콜록콜록 might not be the best fit.
Think of it like this: in English, you wouldn't say 'He cough-coughed for a bit' unless you were trying to imitate the sound itself. You'd just say 'He coughed for a bit.' 콜록콜록 is similar – it's about the sound.
아이가 감기에 걸려 콜록콜록 기침을 계속했어요. (The child kept cough-coughing due to a cold.)
Here, the focus is on the repetitive sound of the cough. If you just said '아이가 기침을 계속했어요' (The child kept coughing), that's perfectly fine and more general.
§ Using it as a verb directly
콜록콜록 is an adverb. It describes how an action is done. It does not mean 'to cough' by itself. You need a verb like 기침하다 (to cough) to go with it.
- Incorrect Usage
- 저는 콜록콜록했어요. (I 'cough-coughed' - grammatically awkward)
- Correct Usage
- 저는 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. (I coughed, making a 'cough-cough' sound.)
§ Overusing it
While onomatopoeia is common in Korean, not every instance of coughing needs 콜록콜록. If you want to simply state that someone coughed, using just 기침하다 is enough and often more natural. It's like in English; we don't always say 'the dog woof-woofed.' Sometimes 'the dog barked' is sufficient.
할아버지가 담배를 피우고 기침을 하셨어요. (Grandpa smoked and coughed.)
In this sentence, adding 콜록콜록 might sound a bit repetitive or overly descriptive unless you really want to emphasize the sound. The simple verb is often enough.
§ Confusing it with other onomatopoeia
Korean has a rich variety of onomatopoeia and mimetic words. Make sure you don't confuse 콜록콜록 with words describing other sounds or actions. For example, '켁켁' (kek-kek) can describe a choking or gagging sound, which is different from a regular cough.
콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok): The sound of coughing (e.g., from a cold).
켁켁 (kek-kek): The sound of choking or gagging.
훌쩍훌쩍 (hul-jjeok hul-jjeok): The sound of sniffing or sniffling (e.g., when crying or having a runny nose).
Paying attention to these subtle differences will greatly improve your naturalness when speaking Korean. Always try to hear how native speakers use these words in context.
§ Understanding 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok)
When you hear someone cough in Korean, you'll often hear the sound described as 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok). This is an onomatopoeic adverb, meaning it mimics the sound it describes. Think of it like 'cough cough' in English. It's a very common and natural way to talk about coughing.
- Korean Word
- 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok)
- Pronunciation
- [콜록콜록]
- Part of Speech
- Adverb
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- Sound of coughing (onomatopoeia).
§ How to Use 콜록콜록
You use 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) to describe the action or sound of coughing. It's often paired with the verb 하다 (hada), meaning 'to do,' to form 콜록콜록하다 (kollok-kollok-hada), which means 'to cough.' You can also use it with verbs like 기침하다 (gichimhada), 'to cough,' to emphasize the sound.
아이가 콜록콜록 기침을 했다. (The child cough-coughed.)
그는 감기에 걸려 계속 콜록콜록거렸다. (He had a cold and kept coughing.)
목이 아파서 콜록콜록 했다. (My throat hurt, so I coughed.)
§ Similar Words and When to Use 콜록콜록
While 콜록콜록 specifically refers to the sound of coughing, it's important to know the main verb for 'to cough' in Korean. That is 기침하다 (gichimhada).
- 기침하다 (gichimhada): This is the standard, general verb for 'to cough.' You can use it in almost any situation where you want to say 'to cough.' It focuses on the action itself, not necessarily the sound.
- 콜록콜록하다 (kollok-kollok-hada): This phrase combines the onomatopoeia with the verb 'to do,' and it strongly emphasizes the *sound* of coughing. It conveys that someone is making a 'cough-cough' sound. It's more vivid and descriptive than just 기침하다.
Think of it this way:
- When to use 기침하다
- When you just want to state that someone coughed. It's the most neutral option.
저는 어제 밤새도록 기침했어요. (I coughed all night yesterday.)
- When to use 콜록콜록 or 콜록콜록하다
- When you want to describe the *sound* of the coughing in a more vivid way. It adds a layer of realism to your description.
옆방에서 계속 콜록콜록 소리가 들렸어요. (I kept hearing a coughing sound from the next room.)
You can also use 콜록콜록 with 기침하다 to intensify the meaning, as seen in an earlier example:
아이가 콜록콜록 기침을 했다. (The child cough-coughed.)
How Formal Is It?
"어르신이 심하게 기침을 하셨습니다. (The elder coughed severely.)"
"감기에 걸려서 계속 콜록거려요. (I keep coughing because I caught a cold.)"
"얘, 콜록콜록 그만하고 약 먹어. (Hey, stop coughing and take your medicine.)"
"아기가 콜록콜록 기침해요. (The baby coughs, *kollok-kollok*.)"
Curiosidade
Many Korean onomatopoeic words are reduplicative, meaning they repeat a sound or syllable for emphasis, much like 'cough cough' in English. '콜록콜록' is a great example of this, where '콜록' represents a single cough sound, and repeating it intensifies the action or indicates multiple coughs.
Guia de pronúncia
- Not emphasizing the 'k' sounds enough
- Failing to maintain the short, repetitive rhythm
- Pronouncing the 'o' too long, instead of a quick, almost 'uh' sound
Nível de dificuldade
short and repetitive
short and repetitive
easy to mimic the sound
distinctive sound
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
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Gramática essencial
Onomatopoeia are words that imitate sounds. In Korean, these often appear as adverbs. They can be used with verbs like 하다 (hada, to do) or 거리다 (georida, to do repeatedly) to form verbs.
콜록콜록 기침하다 (kollok kollok gichimhada) - to cough 콜록콜록거려요 (kollok kollokgeoryeoyo) - I keep coughing.
Reduplication (repeating a word or part of a word) is common with onomatopoeia to emphasize the sound or action. '콜록콜록' is an example of this.
퐁당퐁당 (pongdang pongdang) - splash, splash (sound of something dropping into water)
Korean adverbs often come before the verb they modify. So, the sound word comes before the action.
아기가 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. (Agiga kollok kollok gichimeul haesseoyo.) - The baby coughed (with a 'kollok kollok' sound).
While '콜록콜록' is the sound of coughing, you will often hear it paired with the verb 기침하다 (gichimhada), meaning 'to cough.'
저는 감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 많이 해요. (Jeoneun gamgie geollyeoseo kollok kollok gichimeul mani haeyo.) - I caught a cold, so I cough a lot (with a 'kollok kollok' sound).
Many onomatopoeic words in Korean describe not just sounds but also manners or states, and they often come in pairs (e.g., 밝다 (balda, bright) and 반짝반짝 (banjjak banjjak, sparkling)). Although '콜록콜록' is primarily a sound, these sound adverbs sometimes imply the manner of the action.
문이 덜컥덜컥 닫혔어요. (Muni deolkkeok deolkkeok dachyeosseoyo.) - The door slammed shut (with a 'deolkkeok deolkkeok' sound).
Exemplos por nível
아이가 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.
The child coughs, 'kollok-kollok'.
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록해요.
I have a cold and I'm coughing 'kollok-kollok'.
할아버지가 담배 피우고 콜록콜록했어요.
Grandfather smoked and coughed 'kollok-kollok'.
먼지 때문에 콜록콜록했어요.
I coughed 'kollok-kollok' because of the dust.
목이 아파서 콜록콜록했어요.
My throat hurt, so I coughed 'kollok-kollok'.
추워서 콜록콜록 기침이 나와요.
It's cold, so I'm coughing 'kollok-kollok'.
물이 잘못 넘어가서 콜록콜록했어요.
Water went down the wrong way, so I coughed 'kollok-kollok'.
너무 웃어서 콜록콜록 기침이 났어요.
I laughed so much that I coughed 'kollok-kollok'.
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.
I have a cold, so I cough 'kollok-kollok'.
아기가 자다가 콜록콜록 기침 소리를 냈어요.
The baby coughed 'kollok-kollok' while sleeping.
목이 아파서 콜록콜록 기침이 계속 나와요.
My throat hurts, so I keep coughing 'kollok-kollok'.
찬 공기에 콜록콜록 기침이 나기 시작했어요.
I started coughing 'kollok-kollok' in the cold air.
담배 연기 때문에 콜록콜록 기침했어요.
I coughed 'kollok-kollok' because of the cigarette smoke.
물을 마시다가 사레들려서 콜록콜록 했어요.
I choked on water and coughed 'kollok-kollok'.
할머니가 콜록콜록 기침하며 힘들어 하셨어요.
Grandma coughed 'kollok-kollok' and seemed to be having a hard time.
병원에서 콜록콜록 기침하는 소리가 들렸어요.
I heard coughing 'kollok-kollok' sounds from the hospital.
아이가 감기에 걸려서 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요.
The child caught a cold and coughed all night, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound.
밤새 (bamsae): all night long.
목이 칼칼해서 자꾸 콜록콜록 소리가 나네요.
My throat is scratchy, so I keep making 'kollok kollok' sounds.
자꾸 (jakku): repeatedly, often.
할머니가 감기에 걸리셔서 콜록콜록 기침을 자주 하세요.
My grandmother caught a cold, so she often coughs, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound.
자주 (jaju): frequently, often.
커피를 마시다가 갑자기 사레들려서 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요.
While drinking coffee, I suddenly choked and coughed, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound.
사레들리다 (saredeullida): to choke (on food/drink).
미세먼지가 심해서 밖에 나가면 콜록콜록 목이 아파요.
The fine dust is bad, so when I go outside, I cough, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound, and my throat hurts.
미세먼지 (misemeonji): fine dust.
약을 먹고 나니 콜록콜록 기침이 좀 줄어들었어요.
After taking the medicine, the 'kollok kollok' coughing has reduced a bit.
줄어들다 (jureodeulda): to decrease, to lessen.
찬 바람을 쐬고 나서부터 콜록콜록 기침을 하기 시작했어요.
After being exposed to the cold wind, I started to cough, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound.
쐬다 (ssoeda): to be exposed to (wind, sun, etc.).
그는 담배를 피우고 나서 항상 콜록콜록 기침을 한다.
He always coughs, (making a) 'kollok kollok' sound, after smoking a cigarette.
담배를 피우다 (dambaereul piuda): to smoke a cigarette.
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 계속했어요.
I caught a cold, so I kept coughing *콜록콜록*.
목이 아파서 콜록콜록 몇 번 하더니 물을 마셨어요.
My throat hurt, so after coughing *콜록콜록* a few times, I drank some water.
미세먼지가 심해서 밖에 나갔더니 콜록콜록 숨쉬기 힘들었어요.
The fine dust was bad, so when I went outside, I coughed *콜록콜록* and found it hard to breathe.
매운 음식을 먹고 사레들려서 콜록콜록 재채기를 했어요.
After eating spicy food, I choked and coughed *콜록콜록*.
할아버지가 담배를 너무 많이 피우셔서 콜록콜록 자주 기침하세요.
My grandfather smokes too much, so he often coughs *콜록콜록*.
추운 날씨에 얇게 입고 나갔다가 콜록콜록 감기에 걸렸어요.
I dressed lightly and went out in the cold weather, then caught a cold and coughed *콜록콜록*.
아기가 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 해서 걱정돼서 잠을 설쳤어요.
The baby coughed *콜록콜록* all night, so I was worried and couldn't sleep well.
먼지 때문에 콜록콜록 기침이 나와서 마스크를 썼어요.
Because of the dust, I started coughing *콜록콜록* and put on a mask.
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 자주 합니다.
I have a cold, so I cough frequently, making a 'collok-collok' sound.
콜록콜록 is used with verbs like 기침하다 (to cough) to describe the sound.
아이가 갑자기 콜록콜록 기침을 해서 걱정했어요.
The child suddenly coughed, making a 'collok-collok' sound, so I was worried.
갑자기 (suddenly) indicates an unexpected action.
먼지가 많아서 계속 콜록콜록 기침이 나와요.
There's a lot of dust, so I keep coughing, making a 'collok-collok' sound.
계속 (continuously) emphasizes the repetitive nature of the coughing.
목이 아파서 밤새 콜록콜록 잠을 설쳤어요.
My throat hurt, so I coughed 'collok-collok' all night and couldn't sleep well.
밤새 (all night) indicates the duration of the action.
환절기라서 그런지 주변에 콜록콜록 기침하는 사람이 많네요.
Perhaps because it's the changing season, there are many people coughing 'collok-collok' around me.
환절기라서 그런지 (perhaps because it's the changing season) explains the reason.
약을 먹고 나니 콜록콜록 기침이 좀 잦아들었어요.
After taking the medicine, the 'collok-collok' coughing subsided a bit.
잦아들다 (to subside, to lessen) describes the decrease in coughing.
갑자기 찬 바람을 쐬었더니 콜록콜록 기침이 터져 나왔어요.
When I suddenly got exposed to the cold wind, the 'collok-collok' coughing burst out.
터져 나오다 (to burst out) describes a sudden and forceful coughing fit.
할아버지는 겨울이 되면 늘 콜록콜록 기침을 하세요.
Grandfather always coughs 'collok-collok' when winter comes.
늘 (always) indicates a habitual action.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
아기가 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.
The baby is coughing (collok-collok).
할머니가 콜록콜록 힘들어 하세요.
Grandma is having a hard time coughing (collok-collok).
목이 안 좋아서 콜록콜록 해요.
My throat is not good, so I'm coughing (collok-collok).
그는 콜록콜록 기침을 하며 말을 했다.
He spoke while coughing (collok-collok).
찬 바람을 쐬었더니 콜록콜록 감기에 걸렸어요.
I caught a cold and am coughing (collok-collok) after being exposed to cold wind.
먼지 때문에 콜록콜록 했어요.
I coughed (collok-collok) because of the dust.
감기 때문에 밤새도록 콜록콜록 했어.
I coughed (collok-collok) all night because of a cold.
콜록콜록, 병원에 가봐야겠어요.
Cough, cough. I should go to the hospital.
목이 따가워서 콜록콜록 기침이 나요.
My throat is sore, so I'm coughing (collok-collok).
콜록콜록 소리가 너무 커서 잠을 설쳤어요.
The 'collok-collok' sound was so loud I couldn't sleep well.
Frequentemente confundido com
This is the verb 'to cough'. 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) describes *how* one coughs, or the sound of it, complementing 기침하다 (gichimhada).
While a sore throat can cause coughing, 목이 아프다 (mogi apeuda) means 'to have a sore throat' and describes a symptom, not the sound of a cough itself.
감기 (gamgi) means 'a cold'. Coughing (콜록콜록 - kollok-kollok) is a symptom of a cold, but 감기 (gamgi) refers to the illness itself, not the specific sound.
Padrões gramaticais
Expressões idiomáticas
"기침하다"
To cough (the act)
감기에 걸려서 계속 기침해요. (I keep coughing because I caught a cold.)
neutral"콜록거리다"
To cough repeatedly or lightly
아이가 자꾸 콜록거려서 걱정돼요. (The child keeps coughing, so I'm worried.)
neutral"기침이 나다"
To have a cough / A cough comes out
목이 칼칼해서 기침이 자꾸 나요. (My throat is scratchy, so I keep coughing.)
neutral"기침을 멈추다"
To stop coughing
이 약을 먹으면 기침을 멈출 수 있어요. (If you take this medicine, you can stop coughing.)
neutral"헛기침"
A clearing of the throat / A fake cough (often to get attention)
그는 헛기침을 하며 말을 시작했다. (He cleared his throat and started talking.)
neutral"콜록콜록 기침"
A repeated coughing sound (emphasizing the onomatopoeia)
할아버지가 콜록콜록 기침을 하셨다. (Grandpa coughed, making a 'collok collok' sound.)
neutral"기침 소리"
The sound of coughing
밤새 기침 소리에 잠을 설쳤어요. (I couldn't sleep all night because of the coughing sound.)
neutral"기침감기"
A cold with a cough
저는 요즘 기침감기에 걸려서 힘들어요. (I'm having a hard time these days because I have a cough-cold.)
neutral"콜록거리는 소리"
The sound of repeated or light coughing
옆방에서 콜록거리는 소리가 들려요. (I hear a light coughing sound from the next room.)
neutral"기침약"
Cough medicine
약국에서 기침약을 샀어요. (I bought cough medicine at the pharmacy.)
neutralFácil de confundir
Both 기침 (gichim) and 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) relate to coughing. Learners might confuse them as interchangeable.
기침 (gichim) is the noun for 'cough' or the verb 'to cough' when combined with 하다 (hada). 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) is an onomatopoeic adverb describing the sound of coughing.
기침이 심해요. (I have a bad cough.) 아이가 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. (The child coughed 'kollok-kollok' all night.)
This is another onomatopoeia for coughing and sounds very similar to 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok).
While very similar and often used interchangeably, 쿨럭쿨럭 (kulleok-kulleok) can sometimes imply a slightly deeper, more severe cough or a phlegmy cough, whereas 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) is more general. The distinction is subtle and not always strictly followed.
감기에 걸려서 쿨럭쿨럭 기침을 해요. (I have a cold and am coughing 'kulleok-kulleok'.)
This is also an onomatopoeia related to the throat/coughing, making it easy to mix up with 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok).
캑캑 (kaek-kaek) describes a dry, hacking cough, a choking sound, or sputtering. It's often associated with something caught in the throat or a more irritating cough than a general one.
사탕을 먹다가 캑캑거렸어요. (I choked 'kaek-kaek' while eating candy.)
It contains '기침' (gichim) and is a type of cough, leading to potential confusion with the sound of coughing.
헛기침 (heotgichim) specifically means a 'fake cough' or a 'clearing of the throat,' often done intentionally to get attention or to express discomfort/annoyance. It's not a natural, involuntary cough sound.
선생님이 헛기침을 하며 학생들을 조용히 시켰어요. (The teacher cleared their throat 'heotgichim' and quieted the students.)
Learners might associate it with coughing because it often accompanies a cough, especially a phlegmy one.
가래 (garae) is the noun for 'phlegm' or 'sputum.' It's the substance that comes out when one coughs, not the sound of the cough itself. 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) describes the sound, while 가래 (garae) is what might be produced.
감기 때문에 가래가 많이 나와요. (I have a lot of phlegm because of my cold.)
Padrões de frases
주어 + 콜록콜록 + 동사.
아이가 콜록콜록 기침을 해요. (The child coughs 'kollok kollok'.)
주어 + 감기 때문에/걸려서 + 콜록콜록 + 동사.
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침이 나요. (Because I caught a cold, I cough 'kollok kollok'.)
주어 + [시간 표현] + 콜록콜록 + 동사.
밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. (I coughed 'kollok kollok' all night.)
Como usar
When someone coughs in Korean, you can describe the sound they make with 콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok). It's often used with the verb 하다 (hada) to mean 'to cough.' For example, 콜록콜록 해요 (kollok-kollok haeyo) means 'they cough' or 'they are coughing.' You might also hear it in descriptive sentences like 기침을 콜록콜록 했어요 (gichimeul kollok-kollok haesseoyo), meaning 'they coughed with a 'kollok-kollok' sound.'
A common mistake is thinking 콜록콜록 is a verb itself. Remember, it's an adverb describing the sound. You need to pair it with a verb like 하다 (hada - to do) or 기침하다 (gichimhada - to cough). For example, you wouldn't just say 저는 콜록콜록 (jeoneun kollok-kollok) to mean 'I cough.' Instead, you'd say 저는 콜록콜록 해요 (jeoneun kollok-kollok haeyo) or 저는 기침을 콜록콜록 해요 (jeoneun gichimeul kollok-kollok haeyo).
Dicas
Onomatopoeia in Korean
Korean uses many words that imitate sounds, called onomatopoeia. '콜록콜록' is a great example for the sound of coughing.
Using 콜록콜록 in a sentence
You can use '콜록콜록' with verbs like 하다 (hada, to do) or 거리다 (georida, to keep doing) to describe someone coughing. For example, '콜록콜록해요' means 'coughs'.
Visualizing the sound
Think of the '록' sound as a quick, sharp burst. '콜록콜록' emphasizes the repeated, somewhat harsh nature of coughing.
Practice pronunciation
Say '콜록콜록' out loud. Focus on the 'ㅗ' (o sound like oh) and 'ㅓ' (eo sound like uh in 'butter') vowels. The double 'ㄹ' (r/l sound) is pronounced closer to an L sound.
Context is key
While '콜록콜록' specifically refers to coughing, you'll hear other onomatopoeia for different sounds. Understanding the context helps you guess the meaning.
Listen for it
Next time you watch a Korean drama or listen to a podcast, try to pick out '콜록콜록' when someone is coughing. Active listening improves recall.
Using with a person
You can say '아이가 콜록콜록해요' (A-i-ga kol-lok-kol-lok-hae-yo) meaning 'The child is coughing.' Use it directly to describe the action.
Adverbial usage
'콜록콜록' is an adverb, so it describes how an action is done. It answers the question 'How is he coughing?' – '콜록콜록!'
Memorization strategy
Associate '콜록콜록' with a mental image of someone coughing. This creates a strong link between the sound and its meaning.
Not just for humans
While typically for humans, you might metaphorically use it for machines making a similar sound, though less common. Stick to human coughing for now.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Imagine a cat named 'Kolok' who has a chronic cough. When he coughs, he makes the sound 'Kolok Kolok!' This helps you remember the Korean word for the sound of coughing.
Associação visual
Picture a cartoon character or an animal, perhaps a small, fluffy dog, hunched over and making exaggerated 'Kolok Kolok' sounds as it coughs. The sounds are visible as wavy lines emanating from its mouth.
Word Web
Desafio
Try making a coughing sound and saying '콜록콜록' at the same time. Then, imagine different scenarios where someone might cough: maybe after drinking cold water too fast, or when they have a cold. Describe these scenarios aloud using '콜록콜록'. For example: '아이가 감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.' (The child has a cold and coughs 'kolok kolok'.)
Origem da palavra
Native Korean
Significado original: Sound of coughing
KoreanicContexto cultural
<p>In Korean culture, it's common to use onomatopoeia directly in conversation or writing to vividly describe sounds. '콜록콜록' is easily understood by everyone, from children to adults, to mean coughing. It's often used when talking about someone being sick, or even in a lighthearted way to mimic a cough when someone says something surprising or awkward.</p>
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Describing someone coughing due to a cold or illness.
- 감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요. (I cough 'kollok-kollok' because I caught a cold.)
- 아이가 콜록콜록 기침을 심하게 해요. (The child is coughing 'kollok-kollok' severely.)
- 목이 아파서 계속 콜록콜록거려요. (My throat hurts, so I keep coughing 'kollok-kollok'.)
Expressing an involuntary cough or clearing one's throat.
- 말하다가 콜록콜록 기침이 나왔어요. (A 'kollok-kollok' cough came out while I was talking.)
- 갑자기 콜록콜록 목이 막혔어요. (Suddenly, my throat got blocked with a 'kollok-kollok'.)
- 어색한 상황에서 콜록콜록 헛기침을 했어요. (I made a 'kollok-kollok' fake cough in an awkward situation.)
Referring to the sound of something sputtering or struggling, like an old engine.
- 오래된 차가 콜록콜록 시동이 걸렸어요. (The old car started with a 'kollok-kollok' sound.)
- 엔진이 콜록콜록 소리를 내며 멈췄어요. (The engine made a 'kollok-kollok' sound and stopped.)
- 컴퓨터가 콜록콜록 거리다가 꺼졌어요. (The computer was making a 'kollok-kollok' sound and then turned off.)
Figuratively describing something that is struggling or not working well.
- 경제가 콜록콜록 좋지 않아요. (The economy is 'kollok-kollok' not doing well.)
- 이 회사가 요즘 콜록콜록 힘들어 보여요. (This company seems to be 'kollok-kollok' struggling these days.)
- 내 컨디션이 요즘 콜록콜록해요. (My condition is 'kollok-kollok' these days.)
Describing the sound of a small, repetitive explosion or popping.
- 팝콘이 콜록콜록 터지는 소리가 들려요. (I hear the 'kollok-kollok' sound of popcorn popping.)
- 불꽃놀이 폭죽이 콜록콜록 터졌어요. (The fireworks 'kollok-kollok' exploded.)
- 오래된 라디오에서 콜록콜록 잡음이 나요. (There's a 'kollok-kollok' static sound from the old radio.)
Iniciadores de conversa
"감기 걸렸어요? 콜록콜록 소리가 들려요. (Did you catch a cold? I hear a 'kollok-kollok' sound.)"
"목이 아파서 계속 콜록콜록거리시네요. 괜찮으세요? (You keep coughing 'kollok-kollok' because your throat hurts. Are you okay?)"
"갑자기 콜록콜록 기침이 나와서 깜짝 놀랐어요. (I was surprised when a 'kollok-kollok' cough suddenly came out.)"
"엔진이 콜록콜록 소리를 내면 뭐가 문제인가요? (What's wrong if the engine makes a 'kollok-kollok' sound?)"
"요즘 컨디션이 콜록콜록 좋지 않아요. 어떻게 해야 할까요? (My condition is 'kollok-kollok' not good these days. What should I do?)"
Temas para diário
오늘 콜록콜록 기침을 몇 번이나 했나요? 그 이유는 무엇이었나요? (How many times did you cough 'kollok-kollok' today? What was the reason?)
몸이 안 좋아서 콜록콜록거릴 때, 보통 어떤 생각을 하시나요? (When you are not feeling well and coughing 'kollok-kollok', what do you usually think about?)
주변에서 콜록콜록 소리를 들었을 때, 어떤 상황이었나요? (What was the situation when you heard a 'kollok-kollok' sound around you?)
어떤 물건이 콜록콜록 소리를 내며 작동하는 것을 본 적이 있나요? (Have you ever seen an object making a 'kollok-kollok' sound while operating?)
만약 당신의 하루가 콜록콜록 소리를 낸다면, 어떤 의미일까요? (If your day made a 'kollok-kollok' sound, what would it mean?)
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntas콜록콜록 (kollok-kollok) is an adverb that describes the sound of coughing. It's an onomatopoeia, meaning it imitates the sound it represents.
You can use it to show someone is coughing. For example:
• 기침을 콜록콜록 했어요. (I coughed kollok-kollok.)
• 아이가 감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요. (The child caught a cold and is coughing kollok-kollok.)
No, 콜록콜록 is an adverb. It describes how someone is coughing. The verb for coughing is 기침하다 (gichimhada).
Yes, it's a general onomatopoeia for the sound of coughing. It doesn't specify the type or severity of the cough.
콜록콜록 is the most common and widely understood onomatopoeia for coughing.
Yes, it's very natural and frequently used in everyday Korean to describe the sound of coughing.
기침하다 is the verb 'to cough.' 콜록콜록 describes the sound of that action. Think of it like 'to cough' versus 'cough, cough.'
No, its primary and almost exclusive meaning is related to the sound of coughing.
It's pronounced 'kollok-kollok.' The 'o' sounds like the 'o' in 'go,' and the 'l' is a bit softer than an English 'l'.
It's a neutral word and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Onomatopoeia are generally not restricted by formality levels in the same way other words might be.
Teste-se 138 perguntas
저는 감기에 걸려서 자주 _______해요. (I caught a cold, so I often _______.)
The context '감기에 걸려서' (caught a cold) indicates a cough, and '콜록콜록' is the sound of coughing.
아기가 기침을 _______ 해요. (The baby coughs _______.)
'기침을 하다' means 'to cough'. '콜록콜록' is the sound associated with coughing.
목이 아파서 _______ 기침이 나요. (My throat hurts, so I have a _______ cough.)
When your throat hurts, you often cough. '콜록콜록' describes the sound of a cough.
감기에 걸린 친구가 옆에서 _______ 거렸어요. (My friend with a cold kept _______ next to me.)
Someone with a cold would make coughing sounds. '콜록콜록 거렸다' means they kept coughing.
저는 담배를 안 피워요. 그래서 _______ 기침을 안 해요. (I don't smoke. So I don't cough _______.)
Not smoking means you wouldn't make coughing sounds like '콜록콜록'.
찬 바람을 맞아서 목에서 _______ 소리가 났어요. (I caught a cold wind, and a _______ sound came from my throat.)
Getting a cold wind often leads to a cough. '콜록콜록 소리' is the sound of coughing.
The baby is coughing.
Because of a cold, there's a coughing sound.
My throat hurt, so I kept coughing.
Read this aloud:
콜록콜록 기침하다.
Focus: 콜록콜록 (kol-lok-kol-lok)
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제가 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요.
Focus: 제가 (je-ga), 기침을 했어요 (gi-chim-eul haess-eo-yo)
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콜록콜록 소리가 나요.
Focus: 소리가 나요 (so-ri-ga na-yo)
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Imagine you have a slight cold. How would you describe the sound of coughing in Korean?
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Sample answer
제가 감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 합니다.
Your friend is coughing. Write a short sentence in Korean to describe what they are doing, using the sound of coughing.
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친구가 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.
You hear someone coughing loudly. How would you write this sound in Korean?
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콜록콜록 소리가 들려요.
What did the person do in the morning?
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아침에 일어났는데 목이 아파요. 그래서 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. 따뜻한 물을 마셔야겠어요.
What did the person do in the morning?
The passage says '콜록콜록 기침을 했어요' which means 'I coughed'.
The passage says '콜록콜록 기침을 했어요' which means 'I coughed'.
Why was the mother worried?
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아이가 감기에 걸려서 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했습니다. 엄마는 걱정했습니다.
Why was the mother worried?
The passage states '밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했습니다' which means 'The child coughed all night'.
The passage states '밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했습니다' which means 'The child coughed all night'.
What did the speaker give to grandmother?
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할머니가 콜록콜록 기침을 하세요. 저는 할머니에게 물을 드렸습니다. 할머니는 감사하다고 말씀하셨습니다.
What did the speaker give to grandmother?
The passage says '저는 할머니에게 물을 드렸습니다' which means 'I gave water to grandmother'.
The passage says '저는 할머니에게 물을 드렸습니다' which means 'I gave water to grandmother'.
Choose the best Korean word for the sound of coughing:
콜록콜록 is the onomatopoeia for coughing.
Which sentence correctly uses '콜록콜록'?
콜록콜록 describes the sound of coughing, which is associated with '기침을 했어요' (coughed).
What does '콜록콜록' describe in the following sentence: '감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.'?
'콜록콜록' is the sound of coughing, and '기침을 해요' means 'I cough'.
'콜록콜록' is used to describe the sound of a dog barking.
'콜록콜록' is for coughing, not barking. The sound of a dog barking is '멍멍'.
You can say '콜록콜록 기침을 해요' to mean 'I cough'.
This is a common and correct way to express coughing in Korean, with '콜록콜록' being the onomatopoeia for the sound.
If someone says '콜록콜록' often, it means they are very happy.
'콜록콜록' indicates coughing, which is usually a sign of illness or discomfort, not happiness.
The speaker is coughing due to a cold.
A baby is coughing.
Coughing after being exposed to cold wind.
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콜록콜록 기침이 심해요.
Focus: 콜록콜록
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콜록콜록 소리가 나요.
Focus: 콜록콜록
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약을 먹고 콜록콜록 기침이 멈췄어요.
Focus: 콜록콜록
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Imagine you have a cold. Describe how you feel and what sound you make when you cough.
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Sample answer
저는 감기에 걸렸어요. 계속 콜록콜록 기침을 해요. 목이 좀 아파요. (I caught a cold. I keep coughing 'kollok kollok'. My throat hurts a bit.)
Your friend is sick and coughing. Write a short message to them expressing concern and mentioning their cough.
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친구야, 아프다고 들었어요. 콜록콜록 많이 기침하니? 괜찮아? (Hey friend, I heard you're sick. Are you coughing a lot 'kollok kollok'? Are you okay?)
Describe a situation where someone might say '콜록콜록'.
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Sample answer
추운 날씨에 밖에 오래 있었더니, 감기에 걸려서 계속 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. (After being outside for a long time in cold weather, I caught a cold and kept coughing 'kollok kollok'.)
아이는 밤새도록 무슨 소리를 냈어요?
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아이가 감기에 걸려서 밤새도록 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요. 엄마는 걱정이 많았어요.
아이는 밤새도록 무슨 소리를 냈어요?
The passage states '밤새도록 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요' which means 'coughed kollok kollok all night long'.
The passage states '밤새도록 콜록콜록 기침을 했어요' which means 'coughed kollok kollok all night long'.
어떤 날씨에 콜록콜록 기침이 자주 나올 수 있나요?
Read this passage:
미세먼지가 심한 날에는 목이 아프고 콜록콜록 기침이 자주 나와요. 마스크를 쓰는 것이 좋아요.
어떤 날씨에 콜록콜록 기침이 자주 나올 수 있나요?
The passage says '미세먼지가 심한 날에는... 콜록콜록 기침이 자주 나와요' meaning 'on days with severe fine dust... coughing kollok kollok often happens'.
The passage says '미세먼지가 심한 날에는... 콜록콜록 기침이 자주 나와요' meaning 'on days with severe fine dust... coughing kollok kollok often happens'.
선생님은 왜 수업 중에 콜록콜록 기침을 했나요?
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선생님은 감기에 걸려서 수업 중에 자주 콜록콜록 기침을 했지만, 열심히 가르쳤습니다.
선생님은 왜 수업 중에 콜록콜록 기침을 했나요?
The passage states '선생님은 감기에 걸려서... 콜록콜록 기침을 했지만' which means 'The teacher caught a cold... and coughed kollok kollok'.
The passage states '선생님은 감기에 걸려서... 콜록콜록 기침을 했지만' which means 'The teacher caught a cold... and coughed kollok kollok'.
The correct order is '아이가 (child) 콜록콜록 (coughing sound) 기침을 (cough) 해요 (does).' meaning 'The child is coughing, making a 'collok collok' sound.'
The correct order is '감기에 (cold) 걸려서 (because caught) 콜록콜록 (coughing sound) 했어요 (did).' meaning 'I coughed 'collok collok' because I caught a cold.'
The correct order is '목이 (throat) 아파서 (because hurts) 자꾸 (often) 콜록콜록해요 (coughs 'collok collok').' meaning 'My throat hurts, so I keep coughing 'collok collok'.'
아기가 감기에 걸려서 밤새도록 ______ 했어요.
The sentence describes a baby with a cold coughing all night. '콜록콜록' is the sound of coughing.
목이 아파서 계속 ______ 기침을 했어요.
The sentence indicates a sore throat leading to continuous coughing. '콜록콜록' is the appropriate onomatopoeia for coughing.
먼지가 너무 많아서 들어갈 때마다 ______ 했어요.
The sentence describes coughing due to a lot of dust. '콜록콜록' represents the sound of coughing.
기침 감기 때문에 회의 중에 자꾸 ______ 소리가 났어요.
The sentence refers to coughing sounds during a meeting due to a cold. '콜록콜록' is the onomatopoeia for coughing.
담배를 너무 많이 피워서 할아버지는 항상 ______ 기침을 하세요.
The sentence states that grandpa always coughs due to smoking a lot. '콜록콜록' is the sound of coughing.
갑자기 목에 뭐가 걸렸는지 ______ 몇 번 했어요.
The sentence describes coughing a few times because something got caught in one's throat. '콜록콜록' is the appropriate sound for coughing.
My friend coughed...
When you catch a cold, you cough...
It was so cold that the coughing [kollok-kollok] wouldn't stop.
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콜록콜록 기침을 하는 사람을 봤어요.
Focus: 콜록콜록
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목이 아파서 콜록콜록 기침을 계속했어요.
Focus: 목이 아파서, 콜록콜록
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콜록콜록 소리가 밤새 들렸어요.
Focus: 콜록콜록 소리, 밤새 들렸어요
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Your friend has a bad cold and keeps coughing. Write a short message wishing them well, using '콜록콜록' to describe their coughing.
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친구야, 감기 때문에 콜록콜록하는 소리가 여기까지 들리는 것 같아. 괜찮아? 푹 쉬고 빨리 나았으면 좋겠어.
Describe a situation where someone might make a '콜록콜록' sound, and what might cause it. (e.g., dusty room, smoke, cold air)
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도서관에 오래된 책들이 많아서 먼지가 콜록콜록 나오게 했어요. 그래서 목이 아팠습니다.
Imagine you are talking to a doctor about your cough. Write two sentences explaining when you usually cough, using '콜록콜록'.
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의사 선생님, 저는 아침에 일어나면 콜록콜록 많이 해요. 밤에도 가끔 콜록콜록 기침을 합니다.
What is the main reason for the '콜록콜록' sound in the passage?
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환절기라서 그런지 요즘 주변에 감기 걸린 사람이 많아요. 특히 사무실에서는 여기저기서 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 끊이지 않아요. 모두 건강 조심하세요!
What is the main reason for the '콜록콜록' sound in the passage?
The passage states '환절기라서 그런지 요즘 주변에 감기 걸린 사람이 많아요' (Perhaps because it's a change of season, there are many people around with colds these days), indicating that the coughing is due to seasonal colds.
The passage states '환절기라서 그런지 요즘 주변에 감기 걸린 사람이 많아요' (Perhaps because it's a change of season, there are many people around with colds these days), indicating that the coughing is due to seasonal colds.
What caused the person to cough in the morning?
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어젯밤에 창문을 열어 놓고 자서 그런지, 아침에 일어나니 목이 좀 칼칼했어요. 그래서 계속 콜록콜록 기침을 했습니다. 따뜻한 차를 마셔야겠어요.
What caused the person to cough in the morning?
The passage says '어젯밤에 창문을 열어 놓고 자서 그런지' (Perhaps because I slept with the window open last night), directly linking the open window to the morning cough.
The passage says '어젯밤에 창문을 열어 놓고 자서 그런지' (Perhaps because I slept with the window open last night), directly linking the open window to the morning cough.
How did the '콜록콜록' sound affect the person watching the movie?
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영화관에서 조용히 영화를 보고 있는데, 옆자리에서 누군가 콜록콜록 기침을 크게 했어요. 순간 영화에 집중하기 어려웠습니다.
How did the '콜록콜록' sound affect the person watching the movie?
The passage states '순간 영화에 집중하기 어려웠습니다' (For a moment, it was difficult to concentrate on the movie), indicating the negative impact of the coughing sound.
The passage states '순간 영화에 집중하기 어려웠습니다' (For a moment, it was difficult to concentrate on the movie), indicating the negative impact of the coughing sound.
This sentence describes someone coughing continuously since the morning. '아침부터' (since morning) sets the time, '계속' (continuously) indicates repetition, '콜록콜록' is the sound, and '기침을 했어요' (coughed) is the action.
This sentence explains the reason for coughing and the difficulty it causes. '감기에 걸려서' (because I caught a cold) is the cause, '목이 아파서' (because my throat hurts) describes the symptom, '콜록콜록' is the coughing sound, and '힘들어요' (it's hard/difficult) describes the feeling.
This sentence describes an elder struggling to sleep due to a prolonged cough. '할아버지는' (Grandfather) is the subject, '오래된 기침으로' (with an old cough) explains the type of cough, '콜록콜록' is the sound, and '주무시지 못했어요' (couldn't sleep) is the consequence.
차가운 공기 때문에 그녀는 계속 ___ 기침을 했다.
차가운 공기는 기침을 유발할 수 있으며, '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내는 부사입니다.
먼지 때문에 할아버지가 갑자기 ___ 기침하기 시작했다.
먼지는 기침을 유발하는 흔한 원인이며, '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 묘사합니다.
그는 숨을 헐떡이며 ___ 기침을 한 후 겨우 말을 이었다.
숨을 헐떡이는 상황에서 기침은 자연스러운 반응이며, '콜록콜록'은 그 소리를 표현합니다.
독감에 걸린 아이가 밤새도록 ___ 기침 소리를 냈다.
독감의 일반적인 증상 중 하나는 기침이며, '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내는 부사입니다.
오래된 책에서 나온 먼지가 폐에 들어가자 그는 ___ 기침하기 시작했다.
먼지가 폐에 들어가면 기침이 나오는 것이 일반적이며, '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 표현합니다.
연기가 자욱한 방에서 그는 ___ 기침하며 출구를 찾았다.
연기는 호흡기에 자극을 주어 기침을 유발할 수 있으며, '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타냅니다.
다음 중 '콜록콜록'을 가장 적절하게 사용한 문장은?
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내는 의성어입니다. 다른 보기는 기침과 관련이 없습니다.
아침에 일어나니 목이 칼칼하고 ______ 기침이 나왔다. 빈칸에 가장 알맞은 표현은?
목이 칼칼하다는 것은 기침이 나올 상황을 암시합니다. '콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타냅니다.
미세먼지가 심한 날, 야외 활동 후 친구가 계속 ______ 기침을 해서 걱정되었다. 빈칸에 들어갈 가장 자연스러운 단어는?
미세먼지 때문에 기침을 하는 상황이므로, 기침 소리인 '콜록콜록'이 가장 적절합니다.
'콜록콜록'은 주로 감기에 걸렸을 때 나오는 기침 소리를 표현합니다.
'콜록콜록'은 감기 등으로 인해 발생하는 기침 소리를 묘사하는 데 사용됩니다.
기침 소리가 아니라, 신이 나서 웃는 소리를 '콜록콜록'이라고 표현한다.
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내는 의성어이며, 웃는 소리와는 관련이 없습니다. 신나서 웃는 소리는 보통 '하하호호' 등으로 표현합니다.
담배를 많이 피우는 사람이 자주 하는 기침 소리도 '콜록콜록'으로 표현할 수 있다.
'콜록콜록'은 어떤 원인에서든 발생하는 기침 소리를 표현할 수 있습니다. 담배로 인한 기침도 해당됩니다.
Imagine you're writing a short story. Describe a character who is sick with a bad cough. Use '콜록콜록' at least twice in your description. Focus on how the sound makes them feel or how others react to it.
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Sample answer
감기에 걸린 영수는 밤새 콜록콜록 기침을 했다. 목이 아파서 잠을 제대로 잘 수 없었다. 옆 침대에 누워있던 동생은 영수의 콜록콜록 소리에 잠에서 깼다. 동생은 걱정스러운 표정으로 영수를 바라보았다. (Youngsu, who caught a cold, coughed 'kollok kollok' all night. His throat hurt, so he couldn't sleep properly. His younger sibling, lying on the bed next to him, woke up to Youngsu's 'kollok kollok' sound. The sibling looked at Youngsu with a worried expression.)
You are a doctor writing a note about a patient's symptoms. Describe a patient who has a persistent cough. How would you incorporate '콜록콜록' into your notes to convey the sound of their cough?
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환자 김민준 씨는 지난 3일 동안 지속적으로 콜록콜록 기침을 호소하고 있습니다. 특히 밤에 증상이 심해진다고 합니다. 목 부위의 통증도 동반하고 있습니다. (Patient Kim Min-jun has been complaining of a persistent 'kollok kollok' cough for the past 3 days. The symptoms reportedly worsen at night. He also has accompanying pain in his throat.)
Write a short dialogue between two friends. One friend is trying to tell a joke, but the other keeps interrupting with a cough. Use '콜록콜록' to show the interruption.
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친구 A: 야, 내가 재미있는 농담 하나 해줄까? 콜록콜록... 친구 B: 미안, 목이 너무 아파서. 친구 A: 괜찮아? 계속 콜록콜록 거리는데. (Friend A: Hey, should I tell you a funny joke? Kollok kollok... Friend B: Sorry, my throat hurts so much. Friend A: Are you okay? You keep coughing 'kollok kollok'.)
친구가 기침을 시작한 후, 화자들은 어디로 향했나요?
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오랜만에 만난 친구와 즐거운 시간을 보내고 있었다. 친구가 갑자기 콜록콜록 기침을 하기 시작했다. 처음에는 단순한 감기라고 생각했지만, 기침은 점점 심해졌다. 우리는 결국 약국으로 향했다.
친구가 기침을 시작한 후, 화자들은 어디로 향했나요?
지문에서 '우리는 결국 약국으로 향했다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We eventually headed to the pharmacy.')
지문에서 '우리는 결국 약국으로 향했다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We eventually headed to the pharmacy.')
화자가 잠에서 깬 이유는 무엇인가요?
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밤늦게까지 책을 읽다가 잠이 들었다. 새벽에 갑자기 목이 칼칼해서 잠에서 깼다. 콜록콜록 기침을 몇 번 하고 물을 마셨지만, 목의 불편함은 사라지지 않았다. 다음 날 아침, 나는 병원에 가기로 결정했다.
화자가 잠에서 깬 이유는 무엇인가요?
지문에서 '새벽에 갑자기 목이 칼칼해서 잠에서 깼다. 콜록콜록 기침을 몇 번 하고...'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage mentions, 'In the early morning, I suddenly woke up because my throat was scratchy. I coughed 'kollok kollok' a few times...')
지문에서 '새벽에 갑자기 목이 칼칼해서 잠에서 깼다. 콜록콜록 기침을 몇 번 하고...'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage mentions, 'In the early morning, I suddenly woke up because my throat was scratchy. I coughed 'kollok kollok' a few times...')
화자가 집에 도착한 후 가장 먼저 한 일은 무엇인가요?
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미세먼지 농도가 매우 높은 날이었다. 마스크를 쓰고 외출했지만, 퇴근길에 목이 따끔거리고 콜록콜록 기침이 계속 나왔다. 집에 도착하자마자 샤워를 하고 따뜻한 차를 마셨다. 이런 날은 외출을 삼가야겠다고 생각했다.
화자가 집에 도착한 후 가장 먼저 한 일은 무엇인가요?
지문에서 '집에 도착하자마자 샤워를 하고 따뜻한 차를 마셨다'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage clearly states, 'As soon as I arrived home, I showered and drank warm tea.')
지문에서 '집에 도착하자마자 샤워를 하고 따뜻한 차를 마셨다'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage clearly states, 'As soon as I arrived home, I showered and drank warm tea.')
This sentence means 'My throat hurts, so I keep coughing.' The adverb '콜록콜록' modifies '기침이 나와요' (coughing comes out).
This sentence means 'He inhaled a lot of smoke and kept coughing.' '콜록콜록 거렸다' is a common way to express continuous coughing.
This sentence means 'Suddenly, because of the cold air, I started coughing (콜록콜록).' The adverb describes the sound of the cough.
차가운 공기를 들이마시자마자 할머니는 ___ 기침을 시작하셨어요. (As soon as she inhaled the cold air, Grandma started coughing ___.)
콜록콜록 is an onomatopoeic word for the sound of coughing, which fits the context of someone starting to cough after inhaling cold air.
독감에 걸린 어린 아이가 밤새도록 ___ 거렸어요. (The young child with the flu coughed ___ all night.)
콜록콜록 accurately describes the continuous coughing sound of a sick child.
담배 연기 때문에 목이 칼칼해서 계속 ___ 했어요. (My throat felt scratchy from the cigarette smoke, so I kept coughing ___.)
The context of a scratchy throat from smoke leading to coughing makes 콜록콜록 the appropriate choice.
매운 음식을 먹고 사레들려서 ___ 기침이 나왔어요. (After eating spicy food, I choked and coughed ___.)
When someone chokes on spicy food, the resulting sound is typically coughing, described by 콜록콜록.
폐렴 진단을 받은 환자는 밤낮으로 ___ 소리를 냈습니다. (The patient diagnosed with pneumonia made ___ sounds day and night.)
Pneumonia often causes persistent coughing, so 콜록콜록 is the correct onomatopoeia.
마스크를 쓰지 않은 채 먼지가 많은 곳을 지나자 ___ 숨이 막혔다. (As I passed through a dusty area without a mask, I choked ___.)
Dust inhalation without a mask would lead to coughing, which is represented by 콜록콜록.
다음 중 기침 소리를 가장 잘 나타내는 표현은 무엇인가요?
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 흉내 내는 의성어입니다.
차가운 공기에 노출된 후, 그는 계속해서 _____ 기침을 했다.
문맥상 '기침을 했다'는 행동과 연결되는 의성어는 '콜록콜록'입니다.
목이 아파서 잠을 설치고 밤새 _____ 기침을 했다.
목이 아파서 하는 소리는 기침 소리이므로 '콜록콜록'이 가장 적절합니다.
'콜록콜록'은 코를 고는 소리를 나타낼 때 사용한다.
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내며, 코를 고는 소리는 보통 '쿨쿨' 등으로 표현합니다.
감기에 걸리면 '콜록콜록' 기침을 할 수 있다.
감기는 기침을 유발하는 흔한 원인 중 하나이며, 이때 '콜록콜록' 소리를 냅니다.
누군가 콜록콜록 기침을 하는 것을 듣고 그의 건강이 좋지 않다고 추측할 수 있다.
기침은 질병의 증상일 수 있으므로, 기침 소리를 듣고 건강 상태를 추측하는 것은 일반적인 반응입니다.
The speaker is describing a cough due to a cold.
The speaker's throat feels scratchy, causing a specific sound.
A child started making a sound after inhaling dust.
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기침을 멈추려고 해도 계속 콜록콜록 나와요.
Focus: 콜록콜록 (kol-lok-kol-lok)
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감기가 심해서 밤새도록 콜록콜록 잠을 설쳤어요.
Focus: 밤새도록 (bam-sae-do-rok)
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담배를 너무 많이 피워서 그런지 콜록콜록 소리가 끊이지 않아요.
Focus: 끊이지 않아요 (kkeun-i-ji an-a-yo)
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This sentence describes someone coughing suddenly. The adverb 콜록콜록 emphasizes the sound of the cough.
This sentence means 'I coughed all day because I caught a cold.' 콜록콜록 describes the continuous coughing sound.
This sentence expresses 'My throat hurt from the cold air, so I coughed.' 콜록콜록 describes the coughing sound.
폐렴으로 입원한 환자는 밤새도록 ___ 기침을 멈추지 못했다.
The context describes a patient with pneumonia coughing, so '콜록콜록' (coughing sound) is the most appropriate adverb.
오래된 먼지투성이 책을 펼치자마자 나는 ___ 연신 재채기를 했다.
Opening a dusty book often leads to coughing or sneezing. '콜록콜록' fits the action of coughing due to dust.
기관지염 때문에 목이 칼칼하고 계속 ___ 기침이 나와서 잠을 설쳤다.
Bronchitis causes a sore throat and continuous coughing. '콜록콜록' describes this persistent coughing sound.
차가운 공기를 마시자마자 그는 갑자기 ___ 기침을 하며 숨을 가다듬었다.
Inhaling cold air can trigger a sudden cough, making '콜록콜록' the fitting description.
매연이 심한 공사장을 지나가자 나는 숨이 막히는 듯 ___ 기침을 토해냈다.
Passing through a smoky construction site would cause one to cough, which is represented by '콜록콜록'.
알레르기 때문에 봄철만 되면 코가 간지럽고 ___ 기침을 달고 산다.
Allergies in spring often lead to an itchy nose and persistent coughing. '콜록콜록' accurately describes this type of cough.
다음 중 '콜록콜록'과 가장 관련 깊은 소리는 무엇입니까?
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 묘사하는 한국어 의성어입니다.
어떤 상황에서 '콜록콜록'이라는 표현을 가장 적절하게 사용할 수 있을까요?
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 나타내는 의성어이므로, 기침이 멈추지 않는 상황에 적합합니다.
다음 문장 중 '콜록콜록'이 올바르게 사용된 것은 무엇입니까?
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 묘사하는 의성어로, 목이 메어 기침하는 상황에 적합합니다.
'콜록콜록'은 주로 기쁨이나 즐거움을 표현할 때 사용되는 의성어이다.
'콜록콜록'은 기침 소리를 묘사하는 의성어이며, 기쁨이나 즐거움과는 관련이 없습니다.
목에 이물질이 걸렸을 때 나는 소리를 '콜록콜록'으로 표현할 수 있다.
목에 이물질이 걸리면 기침을 하게 되므로, 이때 나는 소리를 '콜록콜록'으로 표현할 수 있습니다.
'콜록콜록'은 주로 대화체에서 사용되며, 문어체에서는 거의 쓰이지 않는다.
'콜록콜록'은 구어체와 문어체 모두에서 기침 소리를 묘사하는 데 사용될 수 있습니다.
Imagine you are writing a short story. Describe a character who has a persistent cough, using '콜록콜록' to emphasize the sound. Explain the character's feelings about their cough and how it affects their daily life. Focus on vivid descriptions.
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Sample answer
오랜 지병으로 고통받는 김 씨는 매일 아침 콜록콜록 기침 소리로 하루를 시작했다. 그의 콜록콜록거리는 기침은 주변 사람들의 걱정을 샀고, 본인에게는 끊임없는 불편함과 답답함을 안겨주었다. 콜록콜록 기침 때문에 밤에는 잠을 제대로 이룰 수 없었고, 낮에는 집중하기 어려워 일상생활에 큰 지장을 초래했다.
You are writing a diary entry about a recent experience where someone's persistent coughing, described as '콜록콜록', disrupted a quiet setting (e.g., library, concert). Describe the setting, the person's coughing, and your reaction to it, including your thoughts and feelings.
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Sample answer
오늘 도서관에서 중요한 논문을 읽고 있는데, 옆자리에서 계속 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 들려왔다. 처음에는 괜찮았지만, 그 콜록콜록거리는 소리가 멈추지 않아 결국 집중력을 잃고 말았다. 조용한 공간에서의 예상치 못한 소음은 정말 큰 방해였다. 그 사람도 얼마나 불편할까 싶었지만, 나 역시 짜증이 나는 건 어쩔 수 없었다.
Compose a short, poetic passage or a descriptive paragraph focusing on the auditory experience of someone coughing '콜록콜록' in a particular environment (e.g., an empty hallway, a crowded market, a quiet night). Emphasize the sound itself and its impact on the atmosphere.
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Sample answer
어둠이 깔린 텅 빈 복도에 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 울려 퍼졌다. 그 콜록콜록거리는 소리는 정적을 깨고 어둠 속으로 메아리치며 묘한 긴장감을 조성했다. 마치 작은 파문이 고요한 수면 위로 번지듯, 그 소리는 잠자던 공간에 생기를 불어넣는 동시에 쓸쓸함을 더했다.
화자는 할머니의 콜록콜록 기침 소리를 듣고 어떤 감정을 느꼈습니까?
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오랜만에 찾은 고향 집은 조용했지만, 어쩐지 낯설게 느껴졌다. 밤이 깊어지자 작은 할머니의 방에서 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 들려왔다. 그 소리는 어린 시절 잠결에 듣던 익숙한 소리였지만, 이제는 세월의 흔적이 묻어나는 듯했다. 나는 문득 할머니의 굽은 등과 희끗희끗한 머리카락을 떠올리며 마음 한켠이 시큰해졌다.
화자는 할머니의 콜록콜록 기침 소리를 듣고 어떤 감정을 느꼈습니까?
지문에서 '익숙한 소리였지만, 이제는 세월의 흔적이 묻어나는 듯했다'와 '할머니의 굽은 등과 희끗희끗한 머리카락을 떠올리며 마음 한켠이 시큰해졌다'는 부분에서 화자가 할머니의 연로함에 대한 안타까움과 그리움을 느끼고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
지문에서 '익숙한 소리였지만, 이제는 세월의 흔적이 묻어나는 듯했다'와 '할머니의 굽은 등과 희끗희끗한 머리카락을 떠올리며 마음 한켠이 시큰해졌다'는 부분에서 화자가 할머니의 연로함에 대한 안타까움과 그리움을 느끼고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
필자는 알레르기 비염으로 인한 콜록콜록 기침 때문에 어떤 어려움을 겪고 있습니까?
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매년 봄이면 찾아오는 알레르기 비염은 나에게 고통스러운 시간이었다. 꽃가루가 날리기 시작하면 목이 간질거리고 연신 콜록콜록 기침을 해댔다. 특히 회의 시간이나 중요한 발표 중에는 더욱 곤란했다. 콜록콜록 소리가 방해가 될까 봐 다른 사람들의 눈치를 보며 겨우 참아내야 했다. 알레르기는 나에게 단지 신체적인 불편함만을 주는 것이 아니라, 사회생활에도 영향을 미치는 큰 스트레스 요인이었다.
필자는 알레르기 비염으로 인한 콜록콜록 기침 때문에 어떤 어려움을 겪고 있습니까?
지문에서 '특히 회의 시간이나 중요한 발표 중에는 더욱 곤란했다'와 '콜록콜록 소리가 방해가 될까 봐 다른 사람들의 눈치를 보며 겨우 참아내야 했다'는 부분에서 필자가 사회생활에서 겪는 어려움을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.
지문에서 '특히 회의 시간이나 중요한 발표 중에는 더욱 곤란했다'와 '콜록콜록 소리가 방해가 될까 봐 다른 사람들의 눈치를 보며 겨우 참아내야 했다'는 부분에서 필자가 사회생활에서 겪는 어려움을 명확히 알 수 있습니다.
옆집에서 들려오는 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 화자에게 어떤 영향을 주었습니까?
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차가운 겨울바람이 창문 틈새로 스며드는 밤, 오래된 아파트의 좁은 방에서 잠 못 이루고 있었다. 옆집에서 들려오는 콜록콜록 기침 소리는 마치 내 방 안에 있는 것처럼 선명했다. 그 콜록콜록거리는 소리는 규칙적이지 않았지만, 간간이 이어지며 밤의 정적을 깨뜨렸다. 문득, 저 소리의 주인공은 어떤 사연을 가진 사람일까 하는 궁금증과 함께 왠지 모를 외로움이 밀려왔다.
옆집에서 들려오는 콜록콜록 기침 소리가 화자에게 어떤 영향을 주었습니까?
지문에서 '저 소리의 주인공은 어떤 사연을 가진 사람일까 하는 궁금증과 함께 왠지 모를 외로움이 밀려왔다'는 문장을 통해 화자의 감정을 유추할 수 있습니다. 잠을 못 이룬 것은 사실이지만, 이는 궁금증과 외로움으로 이어진 결과입니다.
지문에서 '저 소리의 주인공은 어떤 사연을 가진 사람일까 하는 궁금증과 함께 왠지 모를 외로움이 밀려왔다'는 문장을 통해 화자의 감정을 유추할 수 있습니다. 잠을 못 이룬 것은 사실이지만, 이는 궁금증과 외로움으로 이어진 결과입니다.
This sentence describes someone coughing all night, using '콜록콜록' as an adverb to describe the sound of coughing.
This sentence means 'I have a cold and I'm coughing '콜록콜록'.
This sentence explains that someone coughed '콜록콜록' because of dust.
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Summary
콜록콜록 is a useful onomatopoeic adverb for describing the sound of coughing in Korean.
- 콜록콜록 is an adverb.
- It's an onomatopoeia for coughing.
- Use it to describe the sound someone makes when they cough.
Onomatopoeia in Korean
Korean uses many words that imitate sounds, called onomatopoeia. '콜록콜록' is a great example for the sound of coughing.
Using 콜록콜록 in a sentence
You can use '콜록콜록' with verbs like 하다 (hada, to do) or 거리다 (georida, to keep doing) to describe someone coughing. For example, '콜록콜록해요' means 'coughs'.
Visualizing the sound
Think of the '록' sound as a quick, sharp burst. '콜록콜록' emphasizes the repeated, somewhat harsh nature of coughing.
Practice pronunciation
Say '콜록콜록' out loud. Focus on the 'ㅗ' (o sound like oh) and 'ㅓ' (eo sound like uh in 'butter') vowels. The double 'ㄹ' (r/l sound) is pronounced closer to an L sound.
Exemplo
감기에 걸려서 콜록콜록 기침을 해요.
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