Korean word

하품

Pronunciation

Romanizationhapum

Meaning

  • nounyawn

Example

아침에 자주 하품이 나와요.a chi me cha ju ha pu mi na wa yo

I often yawn in the morning.

Illustration for 하품 (yawn)

More examples

회의 중에 하품을 참느라 집중이 안 됐어요.hoe ui chung e ha pu meul cham neu ra chip jjung i an twae sseo yo

I couldn't concentrate during the meeting because I was trying to hold back a yawn.

Core concept

An unplanned wide opening of the mouth paired with a deep breath, often when someone feels sleepy or tired.

Common phrases

  • 하품을 하다ha pu meul ha da

    yawn

  • 하품이 나오다ha pu mi na o da

    yawn

  • 하품을 참다ha pu meul cham tta

    hold back a yawn

Similar words

졸음choreum: A sleepy state that makes the eyes heavy and attention difficult to maintain.
기지개kijigae: A brief whole-body movement that loosens stiffness after sleep or sitting still.
피곤함pigonham: A feeling of low energy or strain in the body or mind.

Definition in Korean

깊은 숨을 들이쉬거나 내쉬며 무심코 입을 크게 벌리는 행동이나 그때 나는 소리ki peun su meul teu ri swi geo na nae swi myeo mu sim ko i beul keu ge peol li neun haeng dong i na keu ttae na neun so ri

Word origin

The origin of this word is uncertain, but its noun meaning includes both the wide-mouthed action and its accompanying sound, which makes the meaning easy to retain.

Usage tips

  • A yawn can spread through a group, so covering the mouth helps keep this noticeable reaction polite in shared spaces.

Related words

  • 하품하다hapumhadayawnverb

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