How to say headache in Korean

Korean: 두통[ du-tong ]

headache
headache두통

Meaning

A headache is pain in your head. In Korean, 두통 means your head hurts, and people often say they have 두통 or that it is bad. You can use this word in everyday health situations at home, school, outside, or while traveling.

Example sentences

  1. 두통이 있어서 잠깐 쉬고 싶어요.

    I want to rest a bit because of the headache.

  2. 오늘 아침에 두통이 있었어요.

    I had a headache this morning.

  3. 두통약을 먹고 나니 조금 나아졌어요.

    After taking the headache medicine, it got a little better.

  4. 헤드폰을 쓰다 두통이 나서 그만두고 싶어.

    I want to stop using headphones because my head hurts.