English–Korean
“pop” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationteotteurida
Example
비눗방울을 막대로 터뜨렸어요.pi nut ppang u reul mak ttae ro teo tteu ryeo sseo yo
I popped a soap bubble with a stick.
How to say “pop” in Korean
“Pop” in Korean is 터뜨리다 (teotteurida).
Something under pressure is made to break open suddenly, whether the result is a small pop or a larger explosion.
Example sentences with 터뜨리다
아이가 물풍선을 손으로 터뜨렸어요.a i ga mul pung seo neul so neu ro teo tteu ryeo sseo yo
The child popped a water balloon with their hand.
Tips for using 터뜨리다
- Unlike a burst that happens on its own, this verb normally takes a direct object, which helps identify who causes the action in TOPIK reading passages.