크게 불러라
keuge bulleora
In Korean, "sing it loud" is expressed as 크게 불러라 (keuge bulleora).
This phrase is an instruction to sing a song with a high volume.
Which one should you use?
The form 크게 불러라 uses the -라 ending, which is a blunt, authoritative command often found in written texts, lyrics or when a superior is speaking to a subordinate.
How do you pronounce it?
keuge bulleora
Did you know?
- While the phrase tells you to sing 'loudly', the word 크게 literally means 'big', as Korean uses the same word for 'large size' and 'loud volume'.
- Korean has a specific cultural concept called noraebang or 'song room' where phrases like 크게 불러라 are common. In these soundproof rooms, singing at maximum volume is the social norm rather than a disturbance.
- In many Korean pop songs, instead of the command 불러라, you will often hear the term 열창하다, which specifically means 'to sing passionately' and is used by broadcasters to praise a performer.
Examples in context
- 노래를 크게 불러라.noraereul keuge bulleora.Sing the song loud.
- 목소리를 높여서 크게 불러라.moksorireul nopyeoseo keuge bulleora.Raise your voice and sing it loud.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are practicing a song together.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은아, 목소리가 너무 작아.Jieuna, moksoriga neomu jaga.Jieun, your voice is too quiet.
- 지은 Ji-eun조금 부끄러워서 그래요.jogeum bukkeureowoseo geuraeyo.It's because I'm a little shy.
- 지훈 Ji-hun괜찮으니까 크게 불러라.gwaenchan-eunikka keuge bulleora.It's okay, so sing it loud.
- 지은 Ji-eun알겠어요, 노력해 볼게요.algesseoyo, noryeokhae bolgeyo.I understand, I'll try.
