English–Korean
“fist” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchumeok
Example
아기가 주먹을 내밀었다.a gi ga chu meo geul nae mi reot tta
The baby held out its fist.
How to say “fist” in Korean
“Fist” in Korean is 주먹 (chumeok).
A hand closes tightly as the fingers fold inward toward the palm, making one compact shape.
Example sentences with 주먹
그는 화가 나서 주먹을 쥐었다.keu neun hwa ga na seo chu meo geul chwi eot tta
He clenched his fist in anger.
Tips for using 주먹
- A raised or tightly closed hand can look threatening, but surrounding verbs and the situation show whether it is simply being held out or signals danger.