How to say fist in Korean

Meaning

A fist is a hand closed tightly with the fingers folded in. In Korean, this is called 주먹. You can use this word when talking about clenching your hand, hitting with your hand, or making a fist-bump greeting.

Example sentences

1. 아이가 작은 주먹으로 문을 두드렸어요.

   The child knocked on the door with a small fist.

2. 운동장에서 친구와 주먹 인사를 했어요.

   I did a fist bump with my friend on the playground.

3. 저는 화가 나서 주먹을 꽉 쥐었어요.

   I clenched my fist tightly because I was angry.

4. 그는 주먹으로 탁자를 쳤어요.

   He hit the table with his fist.