Korean word

큰소리

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeunsori

Meaning

  • nounbrag

Example

그는 새로운 차를 샀다고 큰소리친다.keu neun sae ro un cha reul sat tta go keun so ri chin da

He brags that he bought a new car.

Illustration for 큰소리 (brag)

More examples

회의에서 그는 큰소리를 냈다.hoe ui e seo keu neun keun so ri reul naet tta

At the meeting, he spoke loudly.

Core concept

A showy, forceful way of speaking that makes one's achievements or possessions seem bigger and can overpower others.

Common phrases

  • 큰소리 치다keun so ri chi da

    boast

  • 큰소리 내다keun so ri nae da

    speak loudly

Similar words

자랑charang: Proudly telling others about achievements or possessions puts them on display.
허세heose: A showy display of confidence makes someone seem more impressive than they really are.
과장kwajang: An exaggerated statement makes a fact or feeling seem bigger than it really is.
허풍heopung: A boastful story makes grand claims without facts to support them.

Definition in Korean

자신의 업적이나 물건을 지나치게 자랑하거나 목소리·말투로 상대를 압도하려는 표현cha si nui eop jjeo gi na mul geo neul chi na chi ge cha rang ha geo na mok sso ri mal tu ro sang dae reul ap tto ha ryeo neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

The compound joins the idea of being big with the idea of sound, so its literal image of a big voice developed into boastful or overbearing speech.

Usage tips

  • English loud can describe volume alone, but this word often suggests that the speaker is trying to impress or dominate as well.

Other meanings

  • loud voicenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 큰소리치다keunsorichidaboastverb
  • 큰소리꾼keunsorikkunbraggartnoun

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