English–Korean

“shh” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationswit

Example

쉿, 조용히 하자.swit cho yong hi ha ja

Shh, let's be quiet.

Illustration for 쉿 (shh)

How to say “shh” in Korean

“Shh” in Korean is 쉿 (swit).

A brief breathy sound used to signal that someone should be quiet.

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

Example sentences with 쉿

쉿, 아기가 자고 있어.swit a gi ga cha go i sseo

Shh, the baby is asleep.

Tips for using 쉿

  • Like English shh, this expression works in casual conversation but can sound blunt when used alone with an older person or in a formal setting.

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