수상한
susanghan
The English word "suspicious" is translated into Korean as 수상한 (susanghan).
수상한 is used to describe something or someone that arouses suspicion. For example, you can use it to describe 수상한 행동 (suspicious behavior).
Meaning: arousing suspicion (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 수상한 is used for something suspicious, the synonym 의심스러운 is used when you mean "doubtful". You might see 의심스러워 보이는 표정 used to describe a "suspicious expression".
How do you pronounce it?
susanghan
Did you know?
- The word 수상 in 수상한 can also mean 'prize' or 'award' in a completely different context, such as in 'award ceremony'.
- While 수상한 describes a suspicious object or person, Koreans use the word 의심 (suspicion) in the phrase 의심암귀 to describe a state where one's own suspicions create imaginary ghosts or demons.
- There is a common Korean expression 수상한 냄새가 난다 which literally means 'a suspicious smell is wafting', but it is used metaphorically to mean something feels fishy.
Examples in context
- 그 사람은 수상한 행동을 많이 해요.That person does a lot of suspicious behavior.
- 저 사람은 정말 수상한 것 같아요.jeo saram-eun jeongmal susanghan geot gatayo.That person seems really suspicious.
- 수상한 소리가 들려요.susanghan sori-ga deullyeoyo.I hear a suspicious sound.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are walking in a dark alley.
- 지은 Ji-eun저기 수상한 검은 옷을 입은 사람이 있어요.jeogi susanghan geomeun ot-eul ib-eun saram-i isseoyo.There is a suspicious person wearing black clothes over there.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말요? 조심해야겠어요.jeongmalyo? josimhaeyagesseoyo.Really? We should be careful.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 빨리 도망가요!Dohyeon ssi, ppalli domanggayo!Do-hyeon, let's run away quickly!
- 도현 Do-hyeon알겠어요, 같이 가요.algesseoyo, gachi gayo.Okay, let's go together.
