Korean word

반응

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaneung

Meaning

  • nounreaction

Example

그의 말에 대한 반응이 어땠어?keu ui ma re tae han pa neung i eo ttae sseo

What was the reaction to what he said?

Illustration for 반응 (reaction)

More examples

그는 새로운 소식에 반응이 빨랐다.keu neun sae ro un so si ge pa neung i ppal lat tta

He reacted quickly to the new information.

Core concept

Something shown outwardly in response to what another person says or does, or to an event.

Common phrases

  • 반응이 빠르다pa neung i ppa reu da

    quick reaction

  • 반응을 이끌어내다pa neung eul i kkeu reo nae da

    elicit a reaction

Similar words

대답taedap: An answer spoken in response to a question or sent back through a message or signal.
응답eungdap: A formal or technical reply to a question, request, or call, made with words or actions.
표정pyojeong: A facial expression that shows what someone feels inside.
리액션riaekssyeon: A noticeable reaction shown through facial movements or gestures.

Definition in Korean

남의 말이나 행동이나 사건에 대해 마음이나 몸으로 드러나는 감정이나 태도의 응답na mui ma ri na haeng dong i na sa geo ne tae hae ma eu mi na mo meu ro teu reo na neun kam jeong i na tae do ui eung dap

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines meanings related to turning back and answering, creating an image of one action meeting another.

Usage tips

  • In English, reaction can sound quick or emotional, while this Korean noun also covers a visible or physical response, making it useful for faces, actions, and events.

Other meanings

  • responsenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 반응하다paneunghadareactverb
  • 반응력paneungnyeokresponsivenessnoun

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