TOPIK · Level 220
15 words
Korean word
외치다
Pronunciation
Romanizationoechida
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
그는 큰 소리로 외쳤다.keu neun keun so ri ro oe cheot tta
He shouted loudly.
More examples
선수들이 승리를 외쳤다.seon su deu ri seung ni reul oe cheot tta
The players shouted for victory.
Core concept
A strong feeling or urgent message comes out through a sudden, powerful shout.
Common phrases
승리를 외치다seung ni reul oe chi da
shout for victory
항의의 목소리를 외치다hang ui ui mok sso ri reul oe chi da
shout in protest
Similar words
소리치다sorichida: Shout suddenly because of anger, surprise, or another intense feeling.
소리 지르다sori chireuda: Cry out in a loud voice.
비명을 지르다pimyeongeul chireuda: Scream with a high, piercing sound from fear or surprise.
고함치다kohamchida: Call out in a booming, forceful voice.
Definition in Korean
화나 놀람 같은 강한 감정을 목소리로 크게 터뜨려 표현하다.hwa na nol lam ka teun kang han kam jeong eul mok sso ri ro keu ge teo tteu ryeo pyo hyeon ha da
Word origin
The verb has no securely established learner-friendly etymology, so its origin is best treated as uncertain rather than divided into guessed components.
Usage tips
- A loud call is natural when someone needs to be heard, while the same verb can show a strong feeling bursting out in the voice.