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noun[U]
the state or feeling of being surprised, startled, or astonished; surprise
nollam
Pronunciation
Etymology
Nominal form of the Korean verb 놀라다, meaning “to be surprised” or “to be startled,” formed with the nominalizing ending -ㅁ.
Examples
그의 갑작스러운 등장에 모두가 놀람을 감추지 못했다.
geuui gapjakseureoun deungjange moduga nollameul gamchuji motaetda
Everyone could not hide their surprise at his sudden appearance.
아이의 얼굴에는 놀람과 기쁨이 섞여 있었다.
aiui eolguleneun nollamgwa gippeumi seokyeo isseotda
Surprise and joy were mixed on the child’s face.
Character Breakdown
놀
nol
from 놀라다, “to be surprised”
람
ram
part of the nominalized form; no independent meaning here
Collocations
놀람을 감추다
놀람을 금치 못하다
놀람과 기쁨
놀람의 표정
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