Level 3

울리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '울리다' primarily means 'to make someone cry' or 'to move someone to tears.' It is often used when something emotionally affects a person deeply, such as a touching story or movie.

Other Common Uses

Besides causing crying, '울리다' can describe sounds echoing or ringing, such as a bell or a baby's cry. This usage is common in everyday situations involving sounds that resonate or carry.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '사람을 울리다': to make a person cry or be moved emotionally.
  • '종이 울리다': the bell rings (common in school or public places).
  • '소리가 울리다': a sound echoes or resonates.

Register and Politeness

'울리다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '울리다' with '울다' (to cry). Remember, '울리다' is causative, meaning 'to cause someone to cry,' while '울다' means 'to cry' oneself.

Example Sentences

그 영화는 너무 감동적이어서 많은 사람들을 울렸다.

Geu yeonghwaneun neomu gamdongjeogeoseo manheun saramdeureul ullyeotda.

That movie was so touching that it made many people cry.

아기의 울음소리가 집 안에 울렸다.

Agie ui ureum soriga jip ane ullyeotda.

The baby's crying echoed throughout the house.

종이 울리자 학생들이 교실로 들어갔다.

Jongi ullija haksaengdeuri gyosillo deureogatda.

When the bell rang, the students entered the classroom.