통풍구
tongpunggu
The Korean word for 'vent' is 통풍구 (tongpunggu).
Meaning: to express a strong emotion (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
tongpunggu
Did you know?
- While 통풍구 refers to a physical vent, a Korean person expressing emotional 'venting' would more likely use the word 화풀이, which literally means 'untying one's anger'.
- Koreans use the phrase 숨통을 트이다 to describe the relief of venting, which literally translates to 'opening the windpipe'.
- In Korean gaming culture, players often use the English loanword 'vent' when playing 'Among Us' rather than using the formal word 통풍구.
Examples in context
- 오늘 아침에 폭발할 것 같아.I feel like exploding this morning.
- 화풀이할 때는 항상 운동을 해요.I always exercise when I need to let off steam.
- 교통체증 때문에 항상 불평하지만 억눌러야 해요.I always complain about the traffic congestion, but I have to hold it in.
- 이번 시험 문제는 정말 짜증나. 화풀이를 좀 해야겠어.This test problem is really annoying. I need to vent a bit.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are looking at a wall in a room.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 통풍구가 어디에 있죠?Minji ssi, tongpunggu-ga eodie itjyo?Minji, where is the vent?
- 민지 Min-ji천장에 있어요, 민준 씨.cheonjang-e isseoyo, Minjun ssi.It is on the ceiling, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun아, 저기 통풍구가 보이네요.a, jeogi tongpunggu-ga boineyo.Oh, I see the vent over there.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 맞아요.ne, majayo.Yes, that's right.
