Be Surprised in Korean is 놀라다. For examples, you can use like [놀라는 표정, 놀란 기색]. In this post you will learn how to pronounce and use 놀라다 along with examples.
Basics
Word | Part | Chinese | Sound |
놀라다 | verb | — | 놀ː라다 |
놀라다 Meaning
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be surprised; be astonished; be shocked; be scared | To become tense or feel one’s heart pounding as one faces an unexpected incident or is scared. |
Examples
놀라는 표정. |
surprised expression. |
놀란 기색. |
look surprised. |
민준은 누군가가 자기 이름을 부르는 소리에 놀라 뒤를 돌아보았다. |
Min-jun looked back at him, startled by the sound of someone calling his name. |
지수는 칼을 든 강도와 맞닥뜨리고 너무 놀란 나머지 아무 말도 할 수 없었다. |
When Jisoo encountered a robber with a knife, she was so startled that she couldn’t say anything. |
How to Conjugate 놀라다
① Formal High (합니다체)
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② Informal High (해요체)
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④ Formal Low (한다체)
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