Skip to content

Yawn in Korean πŸ‡°πŸ‡·

RSS
Follow by Email
Facebook
Twitter


RSS
Follow by Email
Facebook
Twitter
in English in Korean S
yawn ν•˜ν’ˆ
How to say “yawn” in Korean? “ν•˜ν’ˆ”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “ν•˜ν’ˆ” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on yawn in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Comments, Questions, Etc. About Yawn in Korean

Comment on the Korean word “ν•˜ν’ˆ” in the following ways:

  • Tips and tricks to remember how to say yawn in Korean
  • Explanations on the translation ν•˜ν’ˆ
  • Sentences that use the word “ν•˜ν’ˆ”
  • Questions about yawn in Korean, etc.

ν•˜ν’ˆ info.

Tips to remember:
β€’ Notice the word’s two syllables: β€œν•˜β€ sounds like a relaxed exhale and β€œν’ˆβ€ can be connected with the act of doing something slowly. You might imagine yawning as a long, drawn-out sound like β€œhaaaa-pum” to remind you of how you yawn when tired.
β€’ Associate the sound β€œν•˜ν’ˆβ€ with the image of someone in a state of boredom or sleepiness.

Explanations:
β€’ ν•˜ν’ˆ (romanized: hapum) is a noun meaning β€œyawn” – the involuntary wide opening of the mouth due to tiredness or boredom.
β€’ The corresponding verb form is ν•˜ν’ˆν•˜λ‹€, which means β€œto yawn.”

Other words that mean the same thing:
β€’ There aren’t many alternative words in Korean for β€œyawn.” Most speakers use ν•˜ν’ˆ (noun) and ν•˜ν’ˆν•˜λ‹€ (verb) to describe the act of yawning.

Alternate meanings / Slang:
β€’ ν•˜ν’ˆ is generally used in its literal sense. In informal contexts, it might metaphorically describe something as dull or a situation that induces boredom, though this usage is not widespread or standardized as slang.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. Korean: μˆ˜μ—…μ΄ λ„ˆλ¬΄ μ§€λ£¨ν•΄μ„œ 계속 ν•˜ν’ˆμ„ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
Romanized: Sueobi neomu jiruhaseo gyesok hapumeul haesseoyo.
English: The class was so boring that I kept yawning.
2. Korean: ν”Όκ³€ν•  λ•ŒλŠ” ν•˜ν’ˆμ΄ μžμ—°μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ λ‚˜μ™€μš”.
Romanized: Pigonhal ttaeneun hapumi jayeonseureopge nawayo.
English: When you’re tired, yawning comes naturally.
3. Korean: 회의 도쀑에 ν•˜ν’ˆμ„ μ°ΈκΈ°κ°€ μ–΄λ €μ› μ–΄μš”.
Romanized: Hoeui dojunge hapumeul chamgi-ga eoryeowoesseoyo.
English: It was hard to stifle my yawn during the meeting.

a few seconds ago

Practice Korean with this Online Game:

Try a Game to Learn Korean – LangLandia

LangLandia is an innovative game-based platform that makes learning Korean fun and engaging. The platform utilizes a variety of interactive games, online challenges and exercises that are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable. The game-based approach of LangLandia helps to keep learners motivated and engaged, making it easier to retain new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Additionally, LangLandia has online competitions and community activities like chat, PvP battles, clan wars, tournaments and different competions. Overall, LangLandia offers a fun and effective way to learn Korean, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their Korean language skills. Click here to get the mobile app.

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterTweet
FollowFollow us

The Game to Learn Languages

Learn languages with the Langlandia! This innovative mobile app/game transcends traditional language learning methods, offers online battles, tournaments, and clan wars. Enter the Olympics of Languages and compete against fellow learners from around the globe, putting your skills to the test. Trap exotic beasts and explore the world of LangLandia. Language learning becomes an unforgettable adventure where excitement meets education. Don't miss out – download the app and get addicted to learning!