Korean · Body & Health
"Sore throat" in Korean: 인후통
인후통inhutong
Sore throat in Korean is 인후통 (inhutong). 인후통 is the Korean noun for sore throat; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
Describing a symptom
인후통이 있어요.inhutongi isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 인후통
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inhutong
/inhutʰoŋ/
인후통 (inhutong) has 3 Hangul syllables. 인후통 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Sore throat" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 인후통inhutong | Sore throat Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 인후통 증상inhutong jeungsang | sore throat symptom A useful combination with 인후통. | A useful combination with 인후통. |
| 인후통을inhutongeul | Sore throat (as an object) Use 을 when 인후통 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 인후통 is the object of an action. |
How to use 인후통 in real life
- 1Describing a symptom
인후통이 있어요.
inhutongi isseoyo.
I have sore throat.
인후통이 marks 인후통 as the subject.
- 2At an appointment
인후통이 언제 시작됐어요?
inhutongi eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the sore throat start?
인후통이 marks 인후통 as the subject.
- 3Giving an update
인후통이 좀 나아졌어요.
inhutongi jom naajyeosseoyo.
The sore throat has improved a little.
인후통이 marks 인후통 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 인후통
Incorrect: 인후통가 있어요.
Correct: 인후통이 있어요.
When practicing sore throat, use the correct particle or copula after 인후통; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 인후통예요.
Correct: 인후통이에요.
When practicing sore throat, when identifying something as 인후통, use 인후통이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
인후통 is the Korean noun for sore throat; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began. The combination 인후통 증상 (inhutong jeungsang) means sore throat symptom.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 인후통
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
인후통이 있어요.
inhutongi isseoyo.
I have sore throat.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
인후통이 언제 시작됐어요?
inhutongi eonje sijakdwaesseoyo?
When did the sore throat start?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sore throat" in Korean
What does 인후통 mean in Korean?
Sore throat in Korean is 인후통 (inhutong). 인후통 is the Korean noun for sore throat; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
How do I use 인후통 증상?
인후통 증상 (inhutong jeungsang) means sore throat symptom. 인후통 is the Korean noun for sore throat; use 있어요 to report the symptom and 시작됐어요 to ask or explain when it began.
Which object particle goes after 인후통?
The object form is 인후통을 because 인후통 ends in a consonant.
How is 인후통 pronounced?
인후통 (inhutong) has 3 Hangul syllables. 인후통 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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