English–Korean

“applause” in Korean

Korean

Also손뼉 (sonppyeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpakssu

Example

좋았으면 박수를 쳐 주세요.cho a sseu myeon pak ssu reul cheo chu se yo

If you liked it, please clap your hands.

Illustration for 박수 (applause)

How to say “applause” in Korean

“Applause” in Korean is 박수 (pakssu).

Hands coming together to show a performer or speaker support and praise.

Full entry for 박수: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 박수

관객들이 공연 후에 박수를 보냈다.kwan gaek tteu ri kong yeon hu e pak ssu reul po naet tta

The audience applauded after the performance.

Tips for using 박수

  • For English speakers, "give someone a hand" can mean help, but at a show it can mean clapping in support.

Other Korean words for “applause”

모두가 손뼉을 쳤다.mo du ga son ppyeo geul cheot tta

Everyone clapped.

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