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공포

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '공포' primarily means 'fear' or 'terror' and is commonly used to describe feelings of intense fear or horror. It is often used in contexts related to scary movies, frightening experiences, or psychological states.

Common Contexts

  • Horror movies: 공포 영화 (horror film)
  • Emotional state: 공포에 질리다 (to be terrified)
  • Psychological treatment: 공포를 극복하다 (to overcome fear)

Collocations and Patterns

  • 공포 영화: refers to horror movies, a popular genre.
  • 공포에 질리다: an expression meaning to be overwhelmed by fear.
  • 공포를 느끼다: to feel fear.

Register and Nuance

'공포' is a formal noun and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is more formal than the casual word '무서움' (fear/scared). When expressing fear in everyday conversation, Koreans might prefer '무서워' or '겁나다'.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '공포' with '공포하다', which is not a correct verb form. Remember, '공포' is a noun. To express 'to fear', use verbs like '두려워하다' or '무서워하다'.

Example Sentences

그 영화는 너무 무서워서 공포 영화로 유명해요.

Geu yeonghwaneun neomu museowoseo gongpo yeonghwaro yumyeonghaeyo.

That movie is so scary that it is famous as a horror film.

공포에 질려서 아무 말도 못 했어요.

Gongpoe jillyeoseo amu maldo mot haesseoyo.

I was so terrified that I couldn't say anything.

그는 공포를 극복하기 위해 상담을 받았다.

Geuneun gongporeul geugbokhagi wihae sangdangeul badasseotda.

He received counseling to overcome his fear.