English–Korean
“explosion” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpokppal
Example
그 영화에는 폭발 장면이 많다.keu yeong hwa e neun pok ppal chang myeo ni man ta
There are many explosion scenes in that movie.
How to say “explosion” in Korean
“Explosion” in Korean is 폭발 (pokppal).
A sudden burst that breaks outward and sends material, gas, or force rapidly into the surrounding space.
Example sentences with 폭발
분노의 폭발로 그는 소리를 질렀다.pun no ui pok ppal lo keu neun so ri reul chil leot tta
He shouted in a fit of anger.
Tips for using 폭발
- Besides physical events, Korean uses this noun for sudden surges such as strong feelings or popularity, so context shows whether the meaning is literal or figurative.