Korean

Meaning: breath
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He caught his breath for a moment and then spoke again.
연주자는 생황의 취에 입을 대고 조용히 숨을 불어넣었다.
The performer placed their lips on the mouthpiece of the saenghwang and quietly blew into it.
마음을 진정하기 위해 깊이 숨을 들이마셨다.
I took a deep breath to calm my mind.
그는 숨을 죽이고 결과를 기다렸다.
He held his breath and waited for the results.
숨을 깊게 내쉬세요.
Breathe out deeply.
그녀는 깊은 숨을 들이마시며 흥분된 마음을 진정하려고 애썼다.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm her excited heart.
그는 바닥에 납작 엎드려 숨을 죽였다.
He lay flat on the floor and held his breath.
그는 가쁜 숨을 몰아쉬며 산을 올랐다.
He climbed the mountain while panting for breath.
장군은 적군을 단숨에 무찌르고 성을 되찾았다.
The general defeated the enemy army at once and reclaimed the castle.
그는 물을 단숨에 들이켰다.
He gulped down the water in one breath.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of breathing. Can also refer to the crispness of vegetables.

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