When to use to swallow in Korean

When to use it

To swallow (삼키다) means to move food, drink, or something in your mouth down your throat. We use it when talking about eating, taking medicine, or accidentally swallowing water. It is a common everyday action word.

Example sentences

1. 저는 물과 함께 약을 삼켜요.

   I swallow the medicine with water.

2. 아기는 밥을 잘 삼키지 못해요.

   The baby cannot swallow food well.

3. 수영하다가 물을 조금 삼켰어요.

   I swallowed a little water while swimming.

4. 수업 시간에 침을 조용히 삼켰어요.

   I quietly swallowed my saliva during class.

5. 껌은 삼키지 마세요.

   Please do not swallow gum.

6. 버스에서 멀미약을 삼켰어요.

   I swallowed motion sickness medicine on the bus.