English–Korean

“sigh” in Korean

Korean

Also탄식하다 (tansikada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhansum

Example

스트레스를 받으면 한숨을 자주 쉰다.seu teu re seu reul pa deu myeon han su meul cha ju swin da

People often let out a sigh when they are stressed.

Illustration for 한숨 (sigh)

How to say “sigh” in Korean

“Sigh” in Korean is 한숨 (hansum).

A breath released to let out emotional pressure, disappointment, or weariness.

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

Example sentences with 한숨

회의가 길어져서 모두가 한숨을 쉬었다.hoe ui ga ki reo jeo seo mo du ga han su meul swi eot tta

Everyone sighed because the meeting dragged on.

Tips for using 한숨

  • English sigh can express relief as well as distress, while this word often signals that a situation feels burdensome or disappointing.

Other Korean words for “sigh”

그는 상황을 보고 탄식했다.keu neun sang hwang eul po go tan si kaet tta

He sighed when he saw the situation.

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