English–Korean

“raise one's hand” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsondeulda

Example

발표할 사람은 손을 들어 주세요.pal pyo hal ssa ra meun so neul teu reo chu se yo

If you are going to present, please raise your hand.

Illustration for 손들다 (raise one's hand)

How to say “raise one's hand” in Korean

“Raise one's hand” in Korean is 손들다 (sondeulda).

One hand rises as a clear public signal that the person wants to speak or is taking a position.

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

Example sentences with 손들다

회의에서 의견이 있으면 손을 들어 말해 주세요.hoe ui e seo ui gyeo ni i sseu myeon so neul teu reo mal hae chu se yo

If you have an opinion during the meeting, please raise your hand and speak.

Tips for using 손들다

  • In Korean classrooms and meetings, this verb is common in polite requests for participation, while the intended message depends on the situation.

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