🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

냄새를 못 맡는 사람

Pronunciation / Transliteration: naemsaereul mot matneun saram

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Non-Smeller/nɒnˈsmɛl.ər/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 냄새를 못 맡는 사람이라서 향기를 즐길 수 없다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is unable to perceive smells.

    "Due to a rare condition, she is a non-smeller and cannot enjoy the aroma of her favorite foods."
  2. 2

    An individual lacking the ability to detect odors, often due to a medical condition.

    "As a non-smeller, he was unaware of the smoke until it was pointed out by others."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'non-smeller' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'smeller', which derives from the verb 'smell' with the agentive suffix '-er'. The usage of 'smell' can be traced back to Old English 'smællan', indicating a long-standing evolution in the English language from its Germanic roots.

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