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분노

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Understanding '분노'

'분노' refers to a strong, intense feeling of anger or rage. It is often used in formal or written contexts but can appear in spoken language when emphasizing serious anger.

Usage in Sentences

You will frequently see '분노' used to describe emotional reactions to injustice, unfair treatment, or betrayal. It often collocates with verbs like '느끼다' (to feel), '표현하다' (to express), and '참다' (to endure).

Common Collocations

  • 분노를 느끼다: to feel rage or anger
  • 분노를 참다: to hold back anger
  • 분노를 표출하다/표현하다: to express anger

Register and Nuance

'분노' carries a strong emotional weight and is more intense than 일반적인 '화' (anger). It is less casual and more suited for serious or dramatic contexts.

Learner Tip

Avoid confusing '분노' with milder words like '짜증' (annoyance). Use '분노' when the anger is deep and powerful, not just irritation.

Example Sentences

그는 부당한 대우에 분노를 느꼈다.

Geuneun budanghan daewue bunnoreul neukkyeotda.

He felt rage at the unfair treatment.

분노를 참지 못하고 크게 소리쳤다.

Bunnoreul chamji mothago keuge sorichyeotda.

Unable to hold back his anger, he shouted loudly.

분노를 표현하는 방법에는 여러 가지가 있다.

Bunnoreul pyohyeonhaneun bangbeobe neun yeoreo gajiga itda.

There are various ways to express anger.