Korean word

으악

Pronunciation

Romanizationeuak

Meaning

  • interjectioneek

Example

으악! 벌레다.eu ak peol le da

Eek! It's a bug.

Illustration for 으악 (eek)

More examples

으악! 뜨거워!eu ak tteu geo wo

Eek! It's hot!

Core concept

A loud little shout showing an immediate unpleasant shock.

Common phrases

  • 으악, 벌레eu ak peol le

    Eek, a bug

  • 으악 소리eu ak so ri

    eek sound

Similar words

아악aak: A long, loud scream expresses intense fear or sudden shock.
윽euk: A brief throat sound escapes during a pained or disgusted reaction.
어머eomeo: A soft exclamation shows mild surprise at something unexpected.

Definition in Korean

불쾌감이나 공포가 갑자기 밀려올 때 내는 짧고 강한 감탄사.pul kwae ga mi na kong po ga kap jja gi mil lyeo ol ttae nae neun jjal kko kang han kam tan sa

Word origin

Its origin is sound-symbolic, with the brief, sharp form suggesting an immediate emotional outburst rather than carrying a separate literal meaning.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful conversational reaction for dramatic moments, while a calmer response is better in polite or formal settings.

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