Korean

Meaning: Oh!, Uh!, Well!
Part of Speech: Interjection

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Example sentences

Oh, what is this?
주인은 종에게 물을 뜨어 오라고 시키었다.
The master ordered the servant to bring water.
이 계약서에는 총 금액이 명시되어 있습니다.
The total amount is specified in this contract.
아기가 귀엽게 웃고 있어요.
The baby is smiling cutely.
그는 문학을 전공하고 싶어 한다.
He wants to major in literature.
옛날에는 공룡이 살았어요.
Dinosaurs lived in the old days.
옷에 묻은 먼지를 털어 버리었다.
I shook off the dust from my clothes.
옆집 아저씨는 항상 친절하여요.
The uncle next door is always kind.
할머니가 호박으로 맛있는 죽을 끓이어 주시었다.
Grandma made delicious pumpkin porridge for me.
그녀는 편안한 의복을 즐기어 입는다.
She enjoys wearing comfortable clothes.

Usage Notes

An exclamation used to express surprise, confusion, or when you are at a loss for words.

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