Korean

감기

감기
Meaning: vigor; working spirit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

One must have vigor when they work.
감기가 빨리 나으면 좋겠어요.
I hope your cold gets better soon.
감기 때문에 입맛이 없어요.
I have no appetite because of a cold.
겨울철에는 감기에 걸리기 쉽어요.
It's easy to catch a cold in winter.
감기에 걸려서 휴지가 많이 필요해요.
I have a cold, so I need a lot of tissues.
감기가 더 나빠지기 전에 병원에 가 보세요.
You should go to the hospital before your cold gets worse.
날씨가 갑자기 차가워지니 감기 조심하세요.
Since the weather is suddenly getting cold, please be careful not to catch a cold.
몸이 약해지면 감기에 걸리기 쉽다.
If your body becomes weak, you easily catch a cold.
감기에 걸려서 기침이 계속 나와요.
I have a cold, so I keep coughing.

Usage Notes

This is an archaic or original form of '갱기' (gaenggi), referring to the energy or spirit one puts into their work. It is not the common word for a cold/flu.

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