Korean Conversation · Level 98
15 words
Korean word
비명
Pronunciation
Romanizationpimyeong
Meaning
- nounscream
Example
영화에서 무서운 장면이 나오자 관객들이 비명을 질렀다.yeong hwa e seo mu seo un chang myeo ni na o ja kwan gaek tteu ri pi myeong eul chil leot tta
The audience screamed when a scary scene appeared in the movie.
More examples
아이가 갑자기 나타난 큰 소리에 놀라서 비명을 질렀다.a i ga kap jja gi na ta nan keun so ri e nol la seo pi myeong eul chil leot tta
The child screamed in surprise when a loud sound suddenly rang out.
Core concept
A sudden, loud cry that comes out when someone is frightened or surprised.
Common phrases
비명을 지르다pi myeong eul chi reu da
let out a scream
비명이 나오다pi myeong i na o da
a scream comes out
비명이 터지다pi myeong i teo ji da
a scream bursts out
Similar words
외침oechim: A loud call or cry used to attract attention or express feeling.
고함koham: A sudden, loud, sharp shout showing strong emotion.
Definition in Korean
공포나 놀람으로 갑자기 크게 내는 소리 또는 그 소리 자체.kong po na nol la meu ro kap jja gi keu ge nae neun so ri tto neun keu so ri cha che
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean compound linked to the ideas of sorrow and crying, which helps explain its meaning as an intense emotional cry.
Usage tips
- Learning this word with the idea of a sudden reaction helps distinguish a fear-driven scream from an ordinary loud call.
Opposites
- 침묵chimmuksilencenoun