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TOPIK 3noun

감염

gamyeom [가몀]

감염이 · 감염을

infection

Example

감염을 막으려면 손을 깨끗이 씻어야 해요.

To prevent infection, you have to wash your hands well.

Word parts

감 affect염 dye

Literally 'affected and stained', like dye seeping into cloth.

Good to know

감염 is a person catching germs; 전염 is a disease spreading from person to person.