Korean word

환호하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanhohada

Meaning

  • verbcheer

Example

선수들이 골을 넣자 관중들이 환호했어요.seon su deu ri ko reul neo cha kwan jung deu ri hwan ho hae sseo yo

The crowd cheered when the players scored a goal.

Illustration for 환호하다 (cheer)

More examples

우승 소식에 팬들이 경기장에서 환호했다.u seung so si ge paen deu ri kyeong gi jang e seo hwan ho haet tta

Fans at the stadium cheered when they heard the news of the championship.

Core concept

A burst of loud, joyful voices rises together to celebrate a success or show strong support.

Common phrases

  • 큰소리로 환호하다keun so ri ro hwan ho ha da

    cheer loudly

  • 박수와 함께 환호하다pak ssu wa ham kke hwan ho ha da

    cheer while applauding

Similar words

응원하다eungwonhada: Gives active support to a person or team through words or actions.
박수치다pakssuchida: Expresses praise or approval by clapping.
함성을 지르다hamseongeul chireuda: People shout together to express excitement or strong support.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 기쁨이나 성취감으로 크게 소리내어 응원하거나 칭찬하는 행동을 가리킨다.sa ram deu ri ki ppeu mi na seong chwi ga meu ro keu ge so ri nae eo eung won ha geo na ching chan ha neun haeng dong eul ka ri kin da

Word origin

The verb combines 환호 (hwanho, "joyful shouting") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), forming a verb for expressing that reaction aloud.

Usage tips

  • For conversational use, this verb signals a noticeable vocal reaction, not merely quiet approval or agreement.

Opposites

  • 야유하다yayuhadabooverb

Related words

  • 환호hwanhocheernoun

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