Korean Dictionary
How to say "Enraged" in Korean
“Enraged” in Korean is 격분하다 (pronounced "Gyeokbunhada").
격분하다
Gyeokbunhada
Usage & Context
The most intense form of anger in Korean — righteous moral outrage. Used when someone feels deeply wronged or witnesses injustice. Often used in historical dramas to describe righteous anger against oppression.
Example Sentence
그 뉴스를 보고 시민들이 격분했어요.
Citizens were enraged after seeing that news.
How to use 격분하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Enraged” is 격분하다, romanized as Gyeokbunhada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
격 (Gyeok) sounds like 'gyuk' in 'yuk,' but with a 'g' sound at the beginning and the 'eo' vowel like the 'o' in 'son.' 분 (bun) sounds like 'boon' in 'boon companion.' 하 (ha) sounds like 'ha' in 'haha,' and 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'dad.' The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
격분합니다
Gyeokbunhamnida
Uses the formal '-(스)ㅂ니다' ending.
Casual (반말)
격분해
Gyeokbunhae
Uses the casual '-아/어' ending.
More Example Sentences
An individual reacting strongly to workplace injustice.
그는 부당한 해고 통보에 격분하여 회사에 항의했어요.
He was enraged by the unfair dismissal notice and protested to the company.
Describing collective historical outrage and uprising.
역사 드라마에서 백성들은 폭정에 격분하여 봉기했습니다.
In historical dramas, the common people, enraged by tyranny, rose up in rebellion.
Moral outrage over a heinous crime.
그녀는 아이를 학대하는 뉴스를 보고 격분하여 눈물을 흘렸어요.
She was enraged and shed tears after seeing the news of child abuse.
Cultural Context
격분하다 signifies the highest degree of anger, often righteous indignation. It's frequently used in contexts of social justice, political protest, or moral outrage. You'll often hear it in news reports describing public reaction to corruption or injustice, or in historical dramas where characters are driven to extreme actions by oppression. It implies a strong, often uncontrollable, surge of anger.
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Common Phrases
격분하여 소리치다
To shout in rage.
격분한 반응
An enraged reaction.
격분한 목소리
An enraged voice.
Related Expressions
분노하다
Bunnohada
To be furious (less intense)
격노하다
Gyeongnohada
To be enraged, infuriated (very similar, often interchangeable)
화가 머리끝까지 나다
Hwaga meorikkeutkkaji nada
To be absolutely furious (idiom, literally 'anger reaching the top of one's head')
차분하다
Chabunhada
To be calm, composed (antonym)
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