How do you say "nostril" in Korean?

콧구멍

kotgumeong

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "nostril" is 콧구멍 (kotgumeong).

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Pronunciation

Sound out "kotgumeong" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.

Writing and usage

콧구멍 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

차가운 공기가 코를 찌르게 했다.

chagaun gonggiga koreul jjireuge haetda.

The cold air stung his nostrils.

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How to remember 콧구멍

Notice the shape of "kotgumeong" on the page and let that odd little sound-image act as your handle on the word.

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Questions about 콧구멍

How do you pronounce 콧구멍?

Sound out "kotgumeong" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.

Is 콧구멍 formal or casual?

콧구멍 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 콧구멍 written in Korean?

콧구멍 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as kotgumeong.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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