Korean

이상
Meaning: abnormality, something wrong
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

異
常

Example sentences

I think there's something wrong with the computer.
어젯밤에 이상한 꿈을 꿨어요.
I had a strange dream last night.
마법사가 이상한 주문을 외우기 시작했다.
The wizard started chanting a strange spell.
그는 이상한 모양의 모자를 쓰고 있었다.
He was wearing a hat of a strange shape.
밖에서 이상한 소리가 들린다.
A strange sound is heard from outside.
그는 분위기가 이상하다는 것을 금세 알아차렸다.
He quickly noticed that the atmosphere was strange.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that a state is different from the normal, expected state.

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