Korean word

폭발

Pronunciation

Romanizationpokppal

Meaning

  • nounexplosion

Example

그 영화에는 폭발 장면이 많다.keu yeong hwa e neun pok ppal chang myeo ni man ta

There are many explosion scenes in that movie.

Illustration for 폭발 (explosion)

More examples

분노의 폭발로 그는 소리를 질렀다.pun no ui pok ppal lo keu neun so ri reul chil leot tta

He shouted in a fit of anger.

Core concept

A sudden burst that breaks outward and sends material, gas, or force rapidly into the surrounding space.

Common phrases

  • 분노의 폭발pun no ui pok ppal

    outburst of anger

  • 폭발 장면pok ppal chang myeon

    explosion scene

Similar words

터짐teojim: A breaking open that causes the inside of something to spill or fly out.

Definition in Korean

물질이 갑자기 터져서 파편이나 가스 따위가 빠르게 퍼지는 상태를 가리키는 명사로, 감정이나 인기 등이 순간적으로 강하게 표출되는 비유적 의미로도 쓰임mul jji ri kap jja gi teo jeo seo pa pyeo ni na ka seu tta wi ga ppa reu ge peo ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro kam jeong i na in gi teung i sun gan jeo geu ro kang ha ge pyo chul doe neun pi yu jeok ui mi ro do sseu im

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word comes from the characters meaning explosive bursting and sending forth, giving it the image of something suddenly breaking out.

Usage tips

  • Besides physical events, Korean uses this noun for sudden surges such as strong feelings or popularity, so context shows whether the meaning is literal or figurative.

Opposites

Related words

  • 폭발적pokppaljeokexplosiveadjective
  • 폭발성pokppalseongexplosivenessnoun

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