When to use a cold in Korean

When to use it

A cold (감기) is a common sickness that can make you sneeze, cough, or feel tired. Korean learners often use this word when talking about being sick, especially in cold or changing weather. You can say you caught a cold, have a cold, or want to avoid getting a cold.

Example sentences

1. 저는 감기에 걸렸어요.

   I caught a cold.

2. 동생이 감기라서 집에 있어요.

   My younger sibling has a cold, so they are at home.

3. 오늘은 추워요. 감기 조심하세요.

   It is cold today. Be careful not to catch a cold.

4. 학교에 못 갔어요. 감기 때문이에요.

   I could not go to school. It is because of a cold.

5. 약국에서 감기약을 샀어요.

   I bought cold medicine at the pharmacy.

6. 여행 전에 감기에 걸리면 안 돼요.

   You must not catch a cold before the trip.