English–Korean
“threat” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationwihyeop
Example
그는 우리 팀에 위협이 되고 있다.keu neun u ri ti me wi hyeo bi toe go it tta
He is becoming a threat to our team.
How to say “threat” in Korean
“Threat” in Korean is 위협 (wihyeop).
Something with enough potential power to harm people or damage their interests and create fear.
Example sentences with 위협
그 회사는 해킹의 위협에 직면했다.keu hoe sa neun hae king ui wi hyeo be ching myeon haet tta
The company faced the threat of hacking.
Tips for using 위협
- For English-speaking learners, the useful range is wider than direct personal intimidation because Korean also uses this noun for risks to groups, plans, or safety.