Korean Dictionary
How to say "Furious" in Korean
“Furious” in Korean is 분노하다 (pronounced "Bunnohada").
분노하다
Bunnohada
Usage & Context
Expresses intense anger and indignation, stronger than everyday 화나다. Often used in moral or social contexts — public fury over injustice, political issues, or betrayal. 분노를 참다 (suppress fury) describes Korean emotional restraint culture.
Example Sentence
그 불공정한 처우에 모두가 분노했어요.
Everyone was furious about that unfair treatment.
How to use 분노하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Furious” is 분노하다, romanized as Bunnohada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
분 (Bun) sounds like 'boon' in 'boon companion.' 노 (no) sounds like 'no' as in 'no, thank you.' 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)
분노합니다
Bunnohamnida
Uses the formal '-(스)ㅂ니다' ending.
Casual (반말)
분노해
Bunnohae
Uses the casual '-아/어' ending.
More Example Sentences
Describing public outrage over political issues.
정부의 무책임한 태도에 국민들이 분노하고 있습니다.
The public is furious at the government's irresponsible attitude.
Describing a personal reaction to betrayal.
그는 친구의 배신에 깊이 분노하며 복수를 다짐했어요.
He was deeply furious at his friend's betrayal and vowed revenge.
Describing a fictional character's intense anger.
영화 속 주인공은 가족을 해친 악당에게 분노를 터뜨렸어요.
The protagonist in the movie unleashed his fury on the villain who harmed his family.
Cultural Context
분노하다 implies a deeper, more righteous anger than a simple '화나다' (to be angry). It's often associated with a sense of injustice or moral outrage. In Korean society, expressing overt anger can sometimes be seen as disruptive, so '분노를 참다' (to suppress fury) is a common concept, reflecting a cultural emphasis on emotional restraint, especially in public or hierarchical settings.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
분노를 느끼다
To feel fury.
분노를 참다
To suppress fury.
분노에 휩싸이다
To be engulfed in fury.
Related Expressions
화나다
Hwanada
To be angry (general)
격분하다
Gyeokbunhada
To be enraged (more intense)
격노하다
Gyeongnohada
To be enraged, infuriated (similar to 격분하다)
평온하다
Pyeongonhada
To be peaceful, calm (antonym)
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