Korean word

손들다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsondeulda

Meaning

  • verbraise one's hand

Example

발표할 사람은 손을 들어 주세요.pal pyo hal ssa ra meun so neul teu reo chu se yo

If you are going to present, please raise your hand.

Illustration for 손들다 (raise one's hand)

More examples

회의에서 의견이 있으면 손을 들어 말해 주세요.hoe ui e seo ui gyeo ni i sseu myeon so neul teu reo mal hae chu se yo

If you have an opinion during the meeting, please raise your hand and speak.

Core concept

One hand rises as a clear public signal that the person wants to speak or is taking a position.

Common phrases

  • 손을 들다so neul teul da

    raise one's hand

  • 회의에서 손을 들다hoe ui e seo so neul teul da

    raise one's hand in a meeting

  • 발표할 때 손을 들다pal pyo hal ttae so neul teul da

    raise one's hand when presenting

Similar words

손을 번쩍 들다soneul peonjjeok teulda: Raising one hand high in a quick motion makes the signal stand out.

Definition in Korean

발표·질문 등의 의사를 표시하거나 찬성이나 항복을 나타내기 위해 한 손을 위로 올리는 행동을 가리키는 동사.pal pyo chil mun teung ui ui sa reul pyo si ha geo na chan seong i na hang bo geul na ta nae gi wi hae han so neul wi ro ol li neun haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The word is a transparent combination of the Korean noun for hand and the verb for lift or raise, matching the physical gesture.

Usage tips

  • In Korean classrooms and meetings, this verb is common in polite requests for participation, while the intended message depends on the situation.

Other meanings

  • surrenderverb

Opposites

  • 손을 내리다soneul naeridalower one's handverb

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