English–Korean

“humming” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkonnorae

Example

아이는 혼자 콧노래를 불렀다.a i neun hon ja kon no rae reul pul leot tta

The child hummed alone.

Illustration for 콧노래 (humming)

How to say “humming” in Korean

“Humming” in Korean is 콧노래 (konnorae).

A light, fragmentary tune made through the nose with the mouth barely open.

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

Example sentences with 콧노래

출근길에 버스에서 누군가 콧노래를 흥얼거렸다.chul geun gi re peo seu e seo nu gun ga kon no rae reul heung eol geo ryeot tta

On the way to work, someone hummed on the bus.

Tips for using 콧노래

  • Because it describes a small, casual tune rather than a full song, it can suggest that someone feels relaxed or absorbed in a task.

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