Korean word

고함

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoham

Meaning

  • nounshout

Example

회의 중에 누군가 고함을 질러서 모두가 놀랐다.hoe ui chung e nu gun ga ko ha meul chil leo seo mo du ga nol lat tta

Someone shouted during the meeting, and everyone was startled.

Illustration for 고함 (shout)

More examples

아이가 갑자기 고함을 질러서 모두 놀랐다.a i ga kap jja gi ko ha meul chil leo seo mo du nol lat tta

The child suddenly shouted, and everyone was startled.

Core concept

Strong emotion bursts outward as a sudden, loud, sharp cry.

Common phrases

  • 고함을 지르다ko ha meul chi reu da

    shout

  • 고함 소리ko ham so ri

    shout

Similar words

외침oechim: A loud emotional call that draws other people's attention.
비명pimyeong: A piercing scream produced by sudden fear or pain.
호통hotong: A forceful angry voice used to rebuke someone.

Definition in Korean

놀람·공포·분노 등으로 갑자기 터져 나오는 크고 날카로운 외침이나 소리nol lam kong po pun no teung eu ro kap jja gi teo jeo na o neun keu go nal ka ro un oe chi mi na so ri

Word origin

고함 (goham, "shout") has no securely established origin or component-based explanation, so its full meaning is best learned as a single noun.

Usage tips

  • In news and story-like descriptions, 고함 (goham, "shout") helps portray a loud outburst as a notable event rather than an ordinary call.

Other meanings

  • yellnoun
  • crynoun

Opposites

  • 속삭임sokssagimwhispernoun

Related words

  • 고함소리kohamsorishoutnoun

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