Korean word

손들기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsondeulgi

Meaning

  • nounraising your hand

Example

회의 중에는 손들기를 해 주세요.hoe ui chung e neun son deul gi reul hae chu se yo

Please raise your hand during the meeting.

Illustration for 손들기 (raising your hand)

More examples

발언을 원하면 손들기로 표시해 주세요.pa reo neul won ha myeon son deul gi ro pyo si hae chu se yo

Please indicate that you want to speak by raising your hand.

Core concept

A raised hand serves as a visible signal that someone wants a turn to speak or take part.

Common phrases

  • 질문 시 손들기chil mun si son deul gi

    raising your hand for a question

  • 발언을 원할 때 손들기pa reo neul won hal ttae son deul gi

    raising your hand to speak

Similar words

손짓sonjit: A deliberate hand movement that sends a message without words.
발언권pareongwon: The recognized right or chance to speak in a meeting or discussion.
신호sinho: A sign or sound that gives information or tells someone when to act.

Definition in Korean

발언권이나 참여 의사를 알리기 위해 손을 들어 차례를 표시하는 행위pa reon gwo ni na cha myeo ui sa reul al li gi wi hae so neul teu reo cha rye reul pyo si ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

It combines the Korean words for hand and raise with a noun-forming ending, giving the direct sense of the act of raising a hand.

Usage tips

  • In classrooms and meetings, this word usually refers to the signal for a speaking turn, not simply lifting an arm for exercise.

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