소리치다 (so-ri-chi-da, sorichida) · 외치다 (oe-chi-da, oechida)
소리치다 mainly describes shouting loudly as a sound, while 외치다 emphasizes expressing strong emotions or messages.
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To make a loud, strong sound, usually to express a sudden emotion or get attention.
When to use
Angry shouting, Requesting help, Giving warnings
The nuance
소리치다 focuses on the act of making a loud sound itself, often when emotions are intense or to call someone’s attention.
To express strong emotions or messages powerfully with the voice.
When to use
Shouting slogans, Expressing emotions, Strongly stating opinions
The nuance
외치다 emphasizes conveying emotions or intentions, often used for slogans, protests, or strong declarations.
그는 화가 나서 크게 소리쳤다.
geu-neun hwa-ga na-seo keu-ge so-ri-chyeoss-da., geu neun hwa ga na seo keu ge so ri chyeoss da.
The situation involves loud shouting due to strong anger, so 소리치다 fits well.
그는 무대에서 구호를 크게 소리쳤다.
geu-neun mu-dae-e-seo gu-ho-reul keu-ge so-ri-chyeoss-da., geu neun mu dae e seo gu ho reul keu ge so ri chyeoss da.
When shouting slogans, 외치다 is more appropriate as it conveys strong emotion or intention.
도움이 필요해서 소리쳤다.
do-um-i pil-yo-hae-seo so-ri-chyeoss-da., do um i pil yo hae seo so ri chyeoss da.
In urgent situations calling for help loudly, 소리치다 is the correct choice.
시위대는 거리에서 구호를 외쳤다.
si-wi-dae-neun geo-ri-e-seo gu-ho-reul oe-chyeoss-da., si wi dae neun geo ri e seo gu ho reul oe chyeoss da.
Protesters expressing strong messages vocally suits 외치다.
그는 친구를 부르며 외쳤다.
geu-neun chin-gu-reul bu-reu-myeo oe-chyeoss-da., geu neun chin gu reul bu reu myeo oe chyeoss da.
Calling a friend loudly is better expressed with 소리치다, focusing on sound.
그녀는 감정을 담아 외쳤다.
geu-nyeo-neun gam-jeong-eul dam-a oe-chyeoss-da., geu nyeo neun gam jeong eul dam a oe chyeoss da.
Expressing emotions strongly fits the use of 외치다.
그는 위험을 알리려고 소리쳤다.
geu-neun wi-heom-eul al-ri-ryeo-go so-ri-chyeoss-da., geu neun wi heom eul al ri ryeo go so ri chyeoss da.
Making loud sounds to warn someone suits 소리치다.
그는 자신의 의견을 외치며 주장했다.
geu-neun ja-sin-ui ui-gyeon-eul oe-chi-myeo ju-jang-haess-da., geu neun ja sin ui ui gyeon eul oe chi myeo ju jang haess da.
Expressing strong opinions vocally fits the use of 외치다.
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