English–Korean
“poke” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjireuda
Example
아이가 친구의 등을 장난으로 찌른다.a i ga chin gu ui teung eul chang na neu ro jji reun da
The child playfully pokes a friend in the back.
How to say “poke” in Korean
“Poke” in Korean is 찌르다 (jjireuda).
Drive a point into something or press hard on a sensitive place, literally or emotionally.
Example sentences with 찌르다
그는 젓가락으로 고기를 찌른다.keu neun cheot kka ra geu ro ko gi reul jji reun da
He pokes the meat with chopsticks.
Tips for using 찌르다
- A playful action can be harmless, but the same verb can describe a painful physical thrust or a figurative attack on a sensitive point.