Korean

한숨

한숨
Meaning: sigh; a short rest or sleep
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He breathed a sigh of relief.
어젯밤 한숨도 못 잤다.
I couldn't sleep a wink last night.
그는 한숨을 길게 내뱉으며 고개를 숙였다.
He sighed deeply and lowered his head.
시험 결과가 좋다는 소식을 듣고 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.
I breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news that the test results were good.
그는 나지막이 한숨을 쉬었다.
He sighed quietly.

Usage Notes

Can mean a literal sigh due to relief or worry, or metaphorically, a brief rest.

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