Korean word

하하

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaha

Meaning

  • interjectionhaha

Example

농담을 듣고 하하 웃었다.nong da meul teut kko ha ha u seot tta

I laughed, "Haha," after hearing the joke.

Illustration for 하하 (haha)

More examples

그는 어쩔 줄 몰라하며 하하 하고 말했다.keu neun eo jjeol jjul mol la ha myeo ha ha ha go mal haet tta

Not knowing what to do, he said, "Haha."

Core concept

A brief, light burst of laughter written as a sound.

Common phrases

  • 하하 하고 말하다ha ha ha go mal ha da

    say "haha" aloud

  • 하하 웃음ha ha u seum

    a "haha" laugh

Similar words

ㅋㅋ: A casual laugh marker used in chats and messages to show light amusement.
ㅎㅎ: A soft laugh marker used in messages to convey a gentle, friendly mood.

Definition in Korean

하하는 웃음 소리를 글로 나타내는 감탄사로, 짧고 가볍게 웃을 때 쓰인다.ha ha neun u seum so ri reul keul lo na ta nae neun kam tan sa ro jjal kko ka byeop kke u seul ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The word is formed by repeating a short syllable that represents the sound of laughter.

Usage tips

  • Like English haha, it can show a small laugh in writing, but the surrounding sentence reveals whether the laugh is genuine or playful.

Opposites

  • 엉엉eongeongboohoointerjection

Related words

  • 하하거리다hahageoridachuckleverb

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