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15 words
Korean word
지르다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchireuda
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
밤에 밖에서 누군가가 지르고 있어.pa me pa kke seo nu gun ga ga chi reu go i sseo
Someone is shouting outside at night.
More examples
아이가 장난감 때문에 고래고래 지르고 있었다.a i ga chang nan gam ttae mu ne ko rae go rae chi reu go i sseot tta
The child was shouting loudly because of a toy.
Core concept
A voice suddenly raised high so it reaches another person or everyone nearby.
Common phrases
고래고래 지르다ko rae go rae chi reu da
shout loudly
밖에서 지르다pa kke seo chi reu da
shout outside
Similar words
소리치다sorichida: To call out loudly so spoken words or a cry can be heard.
외치다oechida: To give a short, powerful call or message in a loud voice.
Definition in Korean
목소리를 크게 내어 상대에게 들리도록 소리치는 동사로, 갑자기 크게 외치거나 사람에게 고함치는 뜻이다.mok sso ri reul keu ge nae eo sang dae e ge teul li do rok so ri chi neun tong sa ro kap jja gi keu ge oe chi geo na sa ra me ge ko ham chi neun tteu si da
Word origin
No clear record shows how this Korean verb first began.
Usage tips
- English scream often suggests fear or pain, but this Korean word can also describe a loud cry caused by anger, surprise, or excitement.
Other meanings
- screamverb
Opposites
- 속삭이다sokssagidawhisperverb