Korean word

숨소리

Pronunciation

Romanizationsumsori

Meaning

  • nounsound of breathing

Example

그의 숨소리가 가까이서 들렸다.keu ui sum so ri ga ka kka i seo teul lyeot tta

The sound of his breathing could be heard nearby.

Illustration for 숨소리 (sound of breathing)

More examples

어두운 방에서 그녀의 숨소리가 가늘게 들렸다.eo du un pang e seo keu nyeo ui sum so ri ga ka neul ge teul lyeot tta

In the dark room, the sound of her breathing could be heard faintly.

Core concept

The sound created as air moves in and out of the body.

Common phrases

  • 숨소리 가늘다sum so ri ka neul da

    faint breathing sound

  • 숨소리 떨리다sum so ri tteol li da

    tremulous breathing sound

Similar words

숨sum: One complete intake and release of air by the body.
숨결sumgyeol: Warm air breathed out or felt as it flows from the body.
호흡hoheup: The regular bodily function of taking in oxygen and sending air out.

Definition in Korean

숨을 들이쉬고 내쉴 때 나는 소리su meul teu ri swi go nae swil ttae na neun so ri

Word origin

The word combines 숨 (sum, "breath") with 소리 (sori, "sound"), forming a transparent compound for the sound of breathing.

Usage tips

  • This word describes something heard rather than an action performed, so it helps distinguish a breathing sound from the general act of breathing in conversation.

Opposites

  • 정적cheongjeoksilencenoun

Related words

  • 숨통sumtongwindpipenoun
  • 숨막히다summakidasuffocatingadjective

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