English–Korean

“complain” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhosohada

Example

환자는 통증을 호소했다.hwan ja neun tong jeung eul ho so haet tta

The patient complained of pain.

Illustration for 호소하다 (complain)

How to say “complain” in Korean

“Complain” in Korean is 호소하다 (hosohada).

A person puts a problem or dissatisfaction before someone else and asks for help or a solution.

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

Example sentences with 호소하다

주민들이 불편을 호소했다.chu min deu ri pul pyeo neul ho so haet tta

The residents complained of discomfort.

Tips for using 호소하다

  • It often sounds more serious and formal than a casual statement of annoyance, so it suits reports of hardship to a person or institution.

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