Korean

담배

담배
Meaning: tobacco; cigarette
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My father quit smoking for his health.
담배는 건강에 해를 끼칩니다.
Smoking causes harm to health.
나는 담배 한 갑을 샀다.
I bought a pack of cigarettes.
여기서 담배를 피우면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't smoke here.
흡연자는 건강을 위해 담배를 삼가야 한다.
Smokers should refrain from cigarettes for their health.
담배는 건강에 해롭다.
Smoking is harmful to health.
그는 주머니에서 라이터를 꺼내 담배에 불을 붙였다.
He took a lighter out of his pocket and lit his cigarette.
그는 건강을 위해 술과 담배를 멀리하기로 결심했다.
He decided to keep away from alcohol and cigarettes for his health.
나는 이번에 꼭 담배를 끊기로 작정했다.
I have firmly decided to quit smoking this time.
의사는 환자에게 담배를 끊으라고 경고했다.
The doctor warned the patient to quit smoking.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the tobacco plant and the finished product for smoking.

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