Korean word

쇼크

Pronunciation

Romanizationsyokeu

Meaning

  • nounshock

Example

너무 놀라서 쇼크가 왔어.neo mu nol la seo syo keu ga wa sseo

I was so surprised that I was shocked.

Illustration for 쇼크 (shock)

More examples

TV에서 그 장면을 보고 쇼크를 받았어.TV e seo keu chang myeo neul po go syo keu reul pa da sseo

I was shocked when I saw that scene on TV.

Core concept

A powerful rush of surprise or confusion that unsettles the mind.

Common phrases

  • 쇼크를 받다syo keu reul pat tta

    be shocked

  • 쇼크가 오다syo keu ga o da

    get a shock

Similar words

충격chunggyeok: A serious blow or event causes deep emotional or physical disturbance.
놀람nollam: A feeling of surprise arises when something unexpected happens.
당황tanghwang: Confusion after a sudden event makes an immediate response difficult.

Definition in Korean

깜짝 놀라거나 심하게 당황해 마음이 크게 요동치는 감정 상태를 가리키는 말kkam jjak nol la geo na sim ha ge tang hwang hae ma eu mi keu ge yo dong chi neun kam jeong sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

쇼크 (syokeu, "shock") was borrowed from English and became a Korean noun for the unsettled feeling caused by a powerful surprise.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, this loanword can add dramatic emphasis, so it may sound stronger than a plain statement of surprise.

Opposites

Word lists with this word