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15 words
Korean word
쿵
Pronunciation
Romanizationkung
Meaning
- adverbwith a thud
Example
문이 쿵 하고 닫혔다.mu ni kung ha go ta tyeot tta
The door closed with a thud.
More examples
상자가 바닥에 쿵 떨어졌다.sang ja ga pa da ge kung tteo reo jeot tta
The box fell to the floor with a thud.
Core concept
A deep, heavy impact rings out when something large drops or a door closes with force.
Common phrases
쿵 하고 문을 닫다kung ha go mu neul tat tta
shut the door with a thud
쿵 하고 멈추다kung ha go meom chu da
come to a thudding stop
Similar words
쾅kwang: One sudden, loud bang comes from a sharp impact.
쿵쾅kungkwang: Several heavy blows create repeated booming thuds.
덜컹teolkeong: A rattling sound comes from something shaking or being jolted.
탁tak: A short, clear sound comes from a light, firm contact.
Definition in Korean
무거운 물건이 떨어지거나 문 등이 세게 닫힐 때 나는 크고 낮은 소리를 흉내 내는 의성어로, 부사적으로 쓰여 동작의 충격을 강조한다.mu geo un mul geo ni tteo reo ji geo na mun teung i se ge ta chil ttae na neun keu go na jeun so ri reul hyung nae nae neun ui seong eo ro pu sa jeo geu ro sseu yeo tong ja gui chung gyeo geul kang jo han da
Word origin
The word has an imitative Korean form modeled on a low, resonant impact sound, which explains its use alongside an action.
Usage tips
- The word highlights force and weight, so it fits a large, solid impact better than a light tap or a sharp crack.
Other meanings
- with a bangadverb
Opposites
- 살살salsalgentlyadverb
Related words
- 쿵쾅kungkwangwith a bangadverb
- 쿵쾅거리다kungkwanggeoridathudverb