When to use fist in Korean

When to use it

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. 저는 화가 나서 주먹을 꽉 쥐었어요.

   I clenched my fist tightly because I was angry.

2. 아이가 작은 주먹으로 문을 두드렸어요.

   The child knocked on the door with a small fist.

3. 운동장에서 친구와 주먹 인사를 했어요.

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

4. 그는 주먹으로 탁자를 쳤어요.

   He hit the table with his fist.

5. 아기는 주먹을 입에 넣었어요.

   The baby put its fist in its mouth.

6. 사진을 찍을 때 저는 주먹을 들었어요.

   I raised my fist when taking the picture.