헐
heol
The English phrase "sheesh" can be translated into Korean as 헐 (heol).
헐 is an expression used to react to something surprising, absurd or disappointing. It functions similarly to English expressions like "sheesh", "oh my god" or "what the…". You can intensify this reaction by combining it with the word 대박 to form 헐 대박, which expresses that something is shocking or incredible.
Meaning: expression of exasperation (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
헐 is a slang term. You should avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to elders.
How do you pronounce it?
heol
Did you know?
- The sound of 헐 mimics the physical sensation of losing one's breath or the sound of a heavy exhale when someone is stunned.
- The character ㄹ at the end of 헐 is often elongated in text as 헐ㄹㄹ to visually represent a trembling or stuttering voice caused by shock.
- In online gaming and chat culture, 헐 is often shortened further or modified into sounds like 헐랭 to make the exasperation sound more playful or cute.
Examples in context
- 헐, 진짜 너무하네.heol, jin-jja neo-mu-ha-ne.Sheesh, that is really too much.
- 헐, 어떻게 이럴 수가 있어?heol, eo-tteok-ge i-reol su-ga is-seo?Sheesh, how can this be happening?
- 헐, 또 늦었어?heol, tto neu-jeot-eo?Sheesh, are you late again?
Example conversation
Dohyeon and Seoyeon are talking about a sudden change in plans.
- 도현 Do-hyeon헐, 갑자기 취소라고?heol, gap-ja-gi chwi-so-ra-go?Sheesh, a sudden cancellation?
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 정말 어이없지.eung, jeong-mal eo-i-eops-ji.Yeah, it is truly ridiculous.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연이는 정말 운이 없구나.seo-yeon-i-neun jeong-mal un-i eop-gu-na.Seoyeon, you really have no luck.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그러니까 말이야.geu-reo-ni-kka mal-i-ya.That is what I'm saying.
