독감
독감 (dok-gam) refers to the flu in Korean, a common illness that many people experience, especially during the colder months. Knowing how to talk about 독감 in Korean will help you when discussing symptoms, seeking medical advice, or buying medicine.
Introduction to 독감
The word 독감 (pronounced "dok-gam") means flu in Korean. It’s a more severe illness than a common cold (감기), and people often visit the 병원 (hospital) or 약국 (pharmacy) to get treatment. Common treatments include 독감약 (flu medicine) and 독감 예방주사 (flu vaccine).
Here are some useful expressions using 독감 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
저 독감에 걸렸어요
(jeo dok-gam-e geol-ryeot-seo-yo)
I caught the flu.독감 예방주사를 맞았어요?
(dok-gam ye-bang-ju-sa-reul ma-jat-seo-yo?)
Did you get the flu shot?독감 증상이 뭐예요?
(dok-gam jeung-sang-i mwo-ye-yo?)
What are the symptoms of the flu?독감에 좋은 약 있어요?
(dok-gam-e joeun yak i-sseo-yo?)
Do you have medicine that’s good for the flu?독감 때문에 열이 나요
(dok-gam ttae-moon-e yeol-i na-yo)
I have a fever because of the flu.독감이 심해요
(dok-gam-i shim-hae-yo)
The flu is severe.
These expressions will help you navigate conversations about 독감, whether you're seeking medical advice or discussing symptoms with a doctor or pharmacist. Understanding how to talk about the flu in Korean will be beneficial when dealing with health issues.