Korean word

놀랍다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnollaptta

Meaning

  • adjectivesurprising

Example

그 사람의 행동이 놀랍다.keu sa ra mui haeng dong i nol lap tta

That person's behavior is surprising.

Illustration for 놀랍다 (surprising)

More examples

그 결과는 정말 놀랍다.keu kyeol gwa neun cheong mal nol lap tta

The result is really surprising.

Core concept

A striking difference between expectation and reality produces a strong sense of surprise.

Common phrases

  • 정말 놀랍다cheong mal nol lap tta

    really surprising

  • 너무 놀랍다neo mu nol lap tta

    very surprising

Similar words

의외이다uioeida: A situation is unexpected because its actual course differs from what was thought likely.
뜻밖이다tteutppakkida: An event, fact, or result causes surprise because it was not anticipated.

Definition in Korean

예상이나 기대와 크게 달라서 깜짝 놀라게 하는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.ye sang i na ki dae wa keu ge tal la seo kkam jjak nol la ge ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective shares its native Korean root with the verb for being surprised, connecting the unexpected cause with the impression it creates.

Usage tips

  • The word works well when praising an unexpected result as impressive, so it can be warmer than a description of simple shock.

Other meanings

  • amazingadjective
  • remarkableadjective

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