Korean word

포옹

Pronunciation

Romanizationpoong

Meaning

  • nounhug

Example

오랜만에 친구와 포옹을 나눴다.o raen ma ne chin gu wa po ong eul na nwot tta

I shared a hug with a friend for the first time in a long time.

Illustration for 포옹 (hug)

More examples

아이가 울자 아빠가 포옹으로 달랬다.a i ga ul ja a ppa ga po ong eu ro tal laet tta

The father comforted the child with a hug when the child started crying.

Core concept

A full embrace in which one person holds another person close with both arms.

Common phrases

  • 포옹을 하다po ong eul ha da

    give a hug

  • 진심어린 포옹chin si meo rin po ong

    heartfelt hug

  • 포옹으로 위로하다po ong eu ro wi ro ha da

    comfort with a hug

Similar words

껴안기kkyeoankki: The act of wrapping the arms around someone to bring them close.
안김angim: The experience of being embraced and held close by someone.
스킨십seukinsip: Gentle touching among close people that expresses care or intimacy.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 몸을 팔로 감싸 안는 행위나 그 행동 자체.ta reun sa ra mui mo meul pal lo kam ssa an neun haeng wi na keu haeng dong cha che

Word origin

The noun is a Sino-Korean formation built from elements meaning to hold and embrace, which together describe a hug.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for recognizing a more formal style of Korean, while casual conversations usually choose a simpler action verb instead.

Opposites

Related words

  • 포옹하다poonghadahugverb
  • 포옹시키다poongsikidamake someone hugverb

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