Korean

냄새

냄새
Meaning: smell; odor; scent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The smell of flowers is really good.
이 셔츠에는 땀 냄새가 배어 있다.
This shirt is soaked with the smell of sweat.
가스 냄새가 나서 창문을 열었어요.
I smelled gas, so I opened the window.
저 가게 앞을 지나갈 때마다 좋은 냄새가 나요.
Every time I pass by that store, it smells good.
그 방에서는 역겨운 냄새가 났다.
A disgusting smell came from that room.
어디선가 야릇한 냄새가 나기 시작했다.
A strange smell started to come from somewhere.
부엌에서 맛있는 냄새가 흘러왔다.
A delicious smell drifted in from the kitchen.
동네 제과점에서 갓 구운 빵 냄새가 났다.
The smell of freshly baked bread came from the neighborhood bakery.
갓 구운 빵은 고소한 냄새가 난다.
Freshly baked bread has a savory smell.
맛있는 냄새가 식욕을 자극한다.
The delicious smell stimulates the appetite.

Usage Notes

Refers to a scent or odor, either pleasant or unpleasant. Can also refer to a 'hint' or 'feeling' of something.

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