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How do you say "scream" in Korean?
소리 지르다
sori jireuda
In Korean, "scream" is 소리 지르다 (sori jireuda).
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Pronunciation
Sori jireuda has two words, SO-ri ji-REU-da, with a rolled r in the second word and a rising pitch that matches a scream.
Writing and usage
소리 지르다 is written using hangul. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
아이들은 롤러코스터 위에서 비명을 지른다.
aideureun rolreokoseuteo wieseo bimyeongeul jireunda.
The children scream on the roller coaster.
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How to remember 소리 지르다
Sori jireuda can sound like 'sorry, jeez, ru, da' -- shouting 'sorry!' at the top of your lungs.
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Questions about 소리 지르다
How do you pronounce 소리 지르다?
Sori jireuda has two words, SO-ri ji-REU-da, with a rolled r in the second word and a rising pitch that matches a scream.
Is 소리 지르다 formal or casual?
소리 지르다 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 소리 지르다 written in Korean?
소리 지르다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as sori jireuda.
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