Korean word

웃음소리

Pronunciation

Romanizationuseumsori

Meaning

  • nounsound of laughter

Example

길에서 웃음소리가 들렸어요.ki re seo u seum so ri ga teul lyeo sseo yo

Laughter was heard on the street.

Illustration for 웃음소리 (sound of laughter)

More examples

그의 말에 밝은 웃음소리가 터졌어요.keu ui ma re pal geun u seum so ri ga teo jeo sseo yo

Bright laughter broke out at his words.

Core concept

The audible part of a person's laughter, heard as a distinct sound.

Common phrases

  • 밝은 웃음소리pal geun u seum so ri

    cheerful sound of laughter

  • 웃음소리가 들리다u seum so ri ga teul li da

    hear a sound of laughter

  • 관객들의 웃음소리kwan gaek tteu rui u seum so ri

    the audience's laughter

Similar words

웃음useum: The outward sign of amusement, shown by laughter or a smile.
깔깔거림kkalkkalgeorim: A string of bright, high-pitched laughs showing lively, playful excitement.
낄낄거림kkilkkilgeorim: A quiet series of small laughs made under the breath or through the nose.

Definition in Korean

사람이 웃을 때 나는 소리sa ra mi u seul ttae na neun so ri

Word origin

The compound combines the Korean noun for laughter with the noun for sound, giving the literal idea of a sound made by laughing.

Usage tips

  • In a scene description, this word can make a setting feel lively by showing that laughter is heard before the people making it are seen.

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