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How do you say "to smell (something)" in Korean?
냄새를 맡다
naemsaereul matda
In Korean, "to smell (something)" is 냄새를 맡다.
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Pronunciation
Naem-sae-reul mat-duh. Four parts. The 'naem' is like 'name' without M at end.
Writing and usage
Five syllable blocks: 냄-새-를-맡-다. Literal phrase meaning odor plus catch.
Example sentence
꽃의 냄새를 맡았어요.
I smelled the flower.
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How to remember 냄새를 맡다
Naemsaereul matda is a two-part action, smelling and catching scents.
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Questions about 냄새를 맡다
How do you say "to smell (something)" in Korean?
In Korean, "to smell (something)" is 냄새를 맡다. It is a noun.
How is 냄새를 맡다 written in Korean?
Five syllable blocks: 냄-새-를-맡-다. Literal phrase meaning odor plus catch.
How is 냄새를 맡다 used in a sentence?
Use 냄새를 맡다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 꽃의 냄새를 맡았어요. (I smelled the flower.).
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