cough — to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːf/
Korean meaning: 기침하다
Korean pronunciation: **코**프
Example Sentences
- The student tried to cough quietly during the exam, but it sounded like a dying walrus.
- Please cover your mouth when you cough to prevent spreading germs.
- My grandmother's cough medicine tastes so bad, even the bacteria run away.
cough
VERB//kɔːf//
to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
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Origin
중세 영어 'coughen'에서 유래되었으며, 실제 기침 소리를 모방한 의성어적 기원을 가지고 있습니다. 많은 언어에서 기침 소리는 비슷하게 표현됩니다.
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“The student tried to cough quietly during the exam, but it sounded like a dying walrus.”
“Please cover your mouth when you cough to prevent spreading germs.”
“My grandmother's cough medicine tastes so bad, even the bacteria run away.”
“He had to cough up the money he owed his friend.”
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