English–Korean
“yawn” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhapum
Example
아침에 자주 하품이 나와요.a chi me cha ju ha pu mi na wa yo
I often yawn in the morning.
How to say “yawn” in Korean
“Yawn” in Korean is 하품 (hapum).
An unplanned wide opening of the mouth paired with a deep breath, often when someone feels sleepy or tired.
Example sentences with 하품
회의 중에 하품을 참느라 집중이 안 됐어요.hoe ui chung e ha pu meul cham neu ra chip jjung i an twae sseo yo
I couldn't concentrate during the meeting because I was trying to hold back a yawn.
Tips for using 하품
- A yawn can spread through a group, so covering the mouth helps keep this noticeable reaction polite in shared spaces.