Level 4

외치다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '외치다' means 'to shout' or 'to scream' and is used when someone raises their voice loudly, often to express strong emotions such as anger, excitement, or to call for attention.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in situations involving cheering at sports events, calling for help, or expressing intense feelings. It can be both positive (cheering) and negative (shouting in anger).

Collocations and Patterns

  • '도움을 외치다' (to shout for help): used when urgently calling for assistance.
  • '이름을 외치다' (to shout a name): common in cheering or calling someone.
  • '분노를 외치다' (to shout in anger): expressing strong negative emotions.

Register and Politeness

'외치다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is not inherently rude but the context and tone can affect politeness.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '외치다' with '소리치다', which also means 'to shout'. '외치다' often implies a more deliberate or emotional shouting, while '소리치다' can be more general. Pay attention to context to choose the right verb.

Example Sentences

그는 도움을 청하며 크게 외쳤다.

Geuneun doumeul cheonghamyeo keuge oechyeotda.

He shouted loudly, asking for help.

관중들이 선수의 이름을 외치며 응원했다.

Gwanjungdeuri seonsuui ireumeul oechimyeo eungwonhaetda.

The crowd cheered by shouting the player's name.

그는 분노를 참지 못하고 욕을 외쳤다.

Geuneun bunroreul chamji mothago yok-eul oechyeotda.

He couldn't hold back his anger and shouted curses.