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cry

Verb

  1. 1

    cry

    To shed tears out of unbearable joy, pain, or delight, or to make sounds while shedding tears.

    Korean definition: 슬프거나 아프거나 너무 좋아서 참지 못하고 눈물을 흘리다. 또는 그렇게 눈물을 흘리며 소리를 내다.

    • The little child fell while running and started crying.

    • Feeling hurt, Yumin pulled the blanket over her head and cried alone.

  2. 2

    cry; howl; sing

    For an animal, insect, or wind, etc., to make a sound.

    Korean definition: 짐승, 벌레, 바람 등이 소리를 내다.

    • In the quiet country house, only the sound of insects chirping could be heard.

    • Now that it's summer, the cicadas chirp so loudly that I can't sleep.

  3. 3

    make a sound

    For an object to make a sound by being swayed by the wind.

    Korean definition: 물체가 바람 등에 흔들려 소리가 나다.

    • The banner flapping in the strong wind makes a loud noise.

    • When the wind blew, the wind chime hanging at the end of the eaves rang beautifully.

  4. 4

    ring; roar

    For thunder, a bell, a doorbell, etc. to make a sound.

    Korean definition: 종이나 천둥, 벨 등이 소리를 내다.

    • All right, the class bell has rung, so everyone take your seats.

    • Just as Jisu was about to leave the house, the phone suddenly rang.