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감기 meaning and pronunciation

gamgi · cold

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28635
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 감ː기Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    보통 기침, 콧물, 두통, 오한의 증상이 있는, 전염성이 있는 병.

    English: cold — A contagious disease that generally comes with symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, headache and chills.

    Examples

    • 바이러스성 감기.
    • 여름 감기.
    • 유행성 감기.
    • 환절기 감기.
    • 가벼운 감기.
    • 독한 감기.
Origin
感氣
Categories
삶 > 병과 증상

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