Applause in Korean 🇰🇷

박수 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate “박수” (bak-su) with the idea of “baking soup” where everyone gathers happily around warm food—as they might when clapping together at a celebration. The playful sound of “bak-su” can help trigger the memory of clapping for applause.

Explanations:
• “박수” means “applause” or the act of clapping to show appreciation. It refers to the sound and action of the hands striking each other.
• In Korean, 박수 is both a noun (“applause”) and can imply the act of clapping when used with a verb, such as 박수를 치다 (“to give applause”).

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 박수갈채 (bak-su-gal-chae): Refers to a round of applause and cheers.
• 손뼉 (son-ppyeok): Literally “hands’ slap” and used to denote clapping, though it is more informal.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• Occasionally, 박수 might be used sarcastically to mock over-enthusiastic applause, implying that the applause is insincere.
• In informal settings, saying “좋은 박수!” (“jo-eun bak-su!”, meaning “good clap/applause!”) might be used to ironically acknowledge something unimpressive.

Example Sentences:
1. 청중은 그 연주에 큰 박수를 보냈다.
(Chungjung-eun geu yeonjue keun bak-su-reul bonaetda.)
Translation: The audience gave a big round of applause to the performance.

2. 그녀의 발표가 끝나자, 모든 사람들이 박수를 쳤다.
(Geunyeoui balpyoga kkeutnaja, modeun saramdeuri bak-su-reul chyeotda.)
Translation: When her presentation ended, everyone clapped.

3. 공연 내내 관객들은 연주자에게 지속적으로 박수를 보냈다.
(Gongyeon naenae gwan-gyeokdeureun yeonjuegae jisokjeogeuro bak-su-reul bonaetda.)
Translation: Throughout the performance, the audience continuously applauded the musician.

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