English–Korean

“get goosebumps” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoreumdottta

Example

그 얘기를 듣고 소름돋았어.keu yae gi reul teut kko so reum do da sseo

I got goosebumps after hearing that.

Illustration for 소름돋다 (get goosebumps)

How to say “get goosebumps” in Korean

“Get goosebumps” in Korean is 소름돋다 (soreumdottta).

The body reacts to something frightening or shocking with raised skin and a shuddering feeling.

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

Example sentences with 소름돋다

그 사진 보고 소름돋았어.keu sa jin po go so reum do da sseo

That photo gave me goosebumps.

Tips for using 소름돋다

  • English speakers may expect only a physical reaction, but Korean speakers also use this expression for a strong emotional response in everyday speech.

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