English–Korean

“scream” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpimyeong

Example

영화에서 무서운 장면이 나오자 관객들이 비명을 질렀다.yeong hwa e seo mu seo un chang myeo ni na o ja kwan gaek tteu ri pi myeong eul chil leot tta

The audience screamed when a scary scene appeared in the movie.

Illustration for 비명 (scream)

How to say “scream” in Korean

“Scream” in Korean is 비명 (pimyeong).

A sudden, loud cry that comes out when someone is frightened or surprised.

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

Example sentences with 비명

아이가 갑자기 나타난 큰 소리에 놀라서 비명을 질렀다.a i ga kap jja gi na ta nan keun so ri e nol la seo pi myeong eul chil leot tta

The child screamed in surprise when a loud sound suddenly rang out.

Tips for using 비명

  • Learning this word with the idea of a sudden reaction helps distinguish a fear-driven scream from an ordinary loud call.

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