English–Korean
“laugh” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationuttta
Example
그 농담에 모두가 웃었다.keu nong da me mo du ga u seot tta
Everyone laughed at that joke.
How to say “laugh” in Korean
“Laugh” in Korean is 웃다 (uttta).
Joy or amusement showing on the face, from a small smile to laughter.
Example sentences with 웃다
그녀는 만화 장면을 보고 피식 웃었다.keu nyeo neun man hwa chang myeo neul po go pi sik u seot tta
She gave a small laugh when she saw the cartoon scene.
Tips for using 웃다
- English speakers often hear laugh as stronger than smile, but Korean uses this verb across that gentle-to-strong range, with context showing the degree.