Usages of gichim
오늘은 기침이 심하고 콧물도 나서 병원에 가려고 해.oneureun gichimi simhago kosmuldo naseo byeongwone garyeogo hae.
Today I have a bad cough and a runny nose, so I’m thinking of going to the hospital.
기침이 오래가면 검사를 받아 보는 게 좋대.gichimi oraegamyeon geomsareul bada boneun ge johdae.
They say if a cough lasts a long time, it’s good to get an examination.
어젯밤에는 기침 때문에 잠을 잘 못 자서 오늘 회복이 더 늦는 것 같아.eojesbameneun gichim ttaemune jameul jal mos jaseo oneul hoebogi deo neutneun geos gata.
Because I couldn’t sleep well last night due to coughing, it feels like recovery is slower today.
오늘은 기침이 나서 집에서 쉬어요.oneureun gichimi naseo jibeseo swieoyo.
Today I have a cough, so I rest at home.
약을 먹고 나니까 기침이 덜 나요.yageul meokgo nanikka gichimi deol nayo.
After taking medicine, I cough less.
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