to yawn vs to sleep in Korean

하품하다vs주무시다

to yawn

하품하다to yawn

하품하다 means to yawn. You use it when someone opens their mouth because they are sleepy, tired, or bored. It is a common everyday action word for both people and babies.

When to use to yawn
to sleep

주무시다to sleep

주무시다 means "to sleep," but it is the respectful word for talking about another person sleeping. Use it for older people, guests, teachers, or customers. It is more polite than the basic word for sleep.

When to use to sleep

How they differ

to yawn (하품하다) and to sleep (주무시다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to yawn” when 하품하다 means to yawn. You use it when someone opens their mouth because they are sleepy, tired, or bored. It is a common everyday action wo… Use “to sleep” when 주무시다 means "to sleep," but it is the respectful word for talking about another person sleeping. Use it for older people, guests, teachers…