복통
복통 (bok-tong) refers to a stomachache in Korean, and it’s a common issue that often requires treatment or medication. Whether you’re describing your symptoms to a doctor, seeking medicine, or discussing your health, knowing how to talk about 복통 in Korean is essential.
Introduction to 복통
The word 복통 (pronounced "bok-tong") means stomachache or abdominal pain in Korean. People often visit a 약국 (pharmacy) to buy 소화제 (digestive medicine) or 진통제 (painkillers) to relieve their stomach pain. Describing the severity of your pain can help in getting the right treatment.
Here are some essential expressions using 복통 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
복통이 있어요
(bok-tong-i i-sseo-yo)
I have a stomachache.복통약을 주세요
(bok-tong-yak-eul ju-se-yo)
Please give me stomachache medicine.복통이 너무 심해요
(bok-tong-i neo-mu shim-hae-yo)
My stomachache is very severe.복통 때문에 잠을 못 잤어요
(bok-tong ttae-moon-e jam-eul mot jat-seo-yo)
I couldn’t sleep because of the stomachache.무거운 음식을 먹고 복통이 생겼어요
(mu-geo-un eum-shik-eul meok-go bok-tong-i saeng-gyeot-seo-yo)
I got a stomachache after eating heavy food.복통이 가라앉았어요
(bok-tong-i ga-ra-an-jat-seo-yo)
The stomachache has subsided.
These expressions will help you communicate effectively when you have a 복통, whether you're seeking treatment, describing your symptoms, or buying medicine. Knowing how to talk about stomachaches in Korean will make health-related conversations much easier!