Korean · Body & Health
"Diarrhea" in Korean: 설사
설사seolsa
Diarrhea in Korean is 설사 (seolsa). 설사 is the Korean noun for diarrhea; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
Describing a symptom
설사가 있어요.seolsaga isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 설사
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seolsa
/sʌlsa/
설사 (seolsa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 설사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Diarrhea" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 설사seolsa | Diarrhea Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 설사 증상seolsa jeungsang | diarrhea symptom A useful combination with 설사. | A useful combination with 설사. |
| 설사를seolsareul | Diarrhea (as an object) Use 를 when 설사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 설사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 설사 in real life
- 1Describing a symptom
설사가 있어요.
seolsaga isseoyo.
I have diarrhea.
설사가 marks 설사 as the subject.
- 2At an appointment
설사가 언제 시작됐어요?
seolsaga eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the diarrhea start?
설사가 marks 설사 as the subject.
- 3Giving an update
설사가 좀 나아졌어요.
seolsaga jom naajyeosseoyo.
The diarrhea has improved a little.
설사가 marks 설사 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 설사
Incorrect: 설사이 있어요.
Correct: 설사가 있어요.
When practicing diarrhea, use the correct particle or copula after 설사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 설사이에요.
Correct: 설사예요.
When practicing diarrhea, when identifying something as 설사, use 설사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
설사 is the Korean noun for diarrhea; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began. The combination 설사 증상 (seolsa jeungsang) means diarrhea symptom.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 설사
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
설사가 있어요.
seolsaga isseoyo.
I have diarrhea.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
설사가 언제 시작됐어요?
seolsaga eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the diarrhea start?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diarrhea" in Korean
What does 설사 mean in Korean?
Diarrhea in Korean is 설사 (seolsa). 설사 is the Korean noun for diarrhea; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
How do I use 설사 증상?
설사 증상 (seolsa jeungsang) means diarrhea symptom. 설사 is the Korean noun for diarrhea; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
Which object particle goes after 설사?
The object form is 설사를 because 설사 ends in a vowel.
How is 설사 pronounced?
설사 (seolsa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 설사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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