Korean word

소리치다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsorichida

Meaning

  • verbshout

Example

그가 놀라서 소리쳤다.keu ga nol la seo so ri cheot tta

He shouted in surprise.

Illustration for 소리치다 (shout)

More examples

관중들이 경기에서 환호하며 소리쳤다.kwan jung deu ri kyeong gi e seo hwan ho ha myeo so ri cheot tta

The spectators shouted and cheered at the game.

Core concept

A loud, sudden cry used to express shock, anger, or another strong feeling.

Common phrases

  • 목소리를 높여 소리치다mok sso ri reul no pyeo so ri chi da

    shout at the top of one's voice

  • 도와 달라고 소리쳤다to wa tal la go so ri cheot tta

    shout for help

  • 화가 나서 소리치다hwa ga na seo so ri chi da

    shout in anger

Similar words

소리 지르다sori chireuda: To shout at a high volume so the voice can be heard clearly.
외치다oechida: To say a short word or message loudly to call out or make a point.
비명을 지르다pimyeongeul chireuda: To cry out in a high voice because of fear or pain.

Definition in Korean

갑작스러운 감정이나 분노로 크게 소리 내어 외치는 동사kap jjak sseu reo un kam jeong i na pun no ro keu ge so ri nae eo oe chi neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines native Korean 소리 (sori, "sound or voice") with 치다 (chida, "to hit"), whose forceful action contributes the sense of producing a strong burst of sound.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, the word can cover both an angry yell and a startled cry, so it is broader than a cry of fear alone.

Other meanings

  • screamverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 소리sorisoundnoun
  • 소리내다sorinaedamake a soundverb

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