가려운
garyeoun
The Korean word for "itchy" is 가려운 (garyeoun).
Meaning: Translations (adj)
Which one should you use?
가려운 is the adjectival form used to modify a noun, such as '가려운 피부' (itchy skin).
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the adjective is 가렵다. 가려운 is used to modify nouns, 가려워요 is the polite conversational form of the adjective and 가려워 is the informal/casual form of the adjective. In formal settings, 간지러워요 is used.
How do you pronounce it?
garyeoun
Did you know?
- A Korean speaker might say 간지러운 소리를 하다 to describe someone saying something overly sweet or cheesy, literally meaning 'to say itchy sounds'.
- The phrase 가려운 곳을 긁어주다, which literally means 'to scratch the itchy spot', is a common idiom for providing exactly the help or answer someone needs.
- The word 간지럽다 is also used metaphorically to describe a feeling of embarrassment or being 'cringey', similar to how English speakers might feel 'tickled' by awkwardness.
Examples in context
- 제 손이 간지러워요.My hand is itchy.
- 피부가 너무 가려운 것 같아요.pibuga neomu garyeoun geot gatayo.My skin feels very itchy.
- 가려운 곳이 어디예요?garyeoun gosi eodiye-yo?Where is the itchy spot?
- 이 약은 가려운 데 좋아요.i yageun garyeoun de joayo.This medicine is good for itchy areas.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking at home about a skin rash.
- 민준 Min-jun팔이 너무 가려워요.pari neomu garyeowoyo.My arm is so itchy.
- 수빈 Su-bin가려운 곳에 약을 발라줄까?garyeoun go-se yageul ballajulkka?Shall I apply medicine to the itchy spot?
- 민준 Min-jun고마워요, 수빈 씨.gomawoyo, Subin ssi.Thank you, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin빨리 나으면 좋겠어요.ppalli na-eumyeon jokesseoyo.I hope it gets better quickly.
