Korean word

외침

Pronunciation

Romanizationoechim

Meaning

  • nouncry

Example

그의 외침이 모두를 깜짝 놀라게 했다.keu ui oe chi mi mo du reul kkam jjak nol la ge haet tta

His cry startled everyone.

Illustration for 외침 (cry)

More examples

관중의 외침이 경기장을 가득 채웠다.kwan jung ui oe chi mi kyeong gi jang eul ka deuk chae wot tta

The crowd's cry filled the stadium.

Core concept

An emotion bursting outward as a loud voice, a spoken appeal, or an act of calling out.

Common phrases

  • 갑작스러운 외침kap jjak sseu reo un oe chim

    sudden cry

  • 큰 외침keun oe chim

    loud cry

  • 관중의 외침kwan jung ui oe chim

    crowd's cry

Similar words

고함koham: A rough, forceful shout made in anger, surprise, or alarm.
비명pimyeong: A high, sharp scream that comes out suddenly from fear or pain.
함성hamseong: A loud, energetic cry made by many people at the same time.
환호hwanho: A bright, powerful cheer raised by many people in joy or support.

Definition in Korean

감정이 격해져 터져 나오는 소리나 외치는 말이나 행동을 뜻하는 말.kam jeong i kyeo kae jeo teo jeo na o neun so ri na oe chi neun ma ri na haeng dong eul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

This noun comes from the native Korean verb meaning to cry out, with a noun-forming ending that turns the act into a named outburst.

Usage tips

  • In headlines and dramatic scenes, this noun can describe a public expression of anger or a demand, not only one person's sudden sound.

Other meanings

  • shoutnoun
  • callnoun

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