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.
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.
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.