Korean

Meaning: anger, wrath; fire; Tuesday
Part of Speech: Noun

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火

Example sentences

When you get angry, it's good to take a short break.
그는 약이 올라서 화를 냈다.
He got angry because he was annoyed.
그는 사과하기는커녕 오히려 화를 냈다.
Far from apologizing, he got angry instead.
그가 화를 내는 까닭을 모르겠다.
I don't know the reason why he is angry.
그는 화가 나서 주먹을 꽉 쥐었다.
He clenched his fist in anger.
그는 화가 나서 문을 부쉈다.
He got angry and broke the door.
그는 화가 나서 방문을 박차고 나갔다.
He kicked open the door and left in anger.
웬만한 일에는 그가 화를 내지 않는다.
He doesn't get angry over trivial matters.
그는 별것 아닌 일로 화를 냈다.
He got angry over a trifle.
그는 화가 나서 문을 세게 밀치고 나갔다.
He got angry and pushed the door hard and left.

Usage Notes

Can mean anger (most common), fire, or Tuesday. The context usually makes the meaning clear. As 'anger', it's often used with verbs like 나다 (to arise) or 내다 (to express).

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