🌟 어머머

Interjection  

1. 주로 여자들이 예상하지 못한 일로 갑자기 놀라거나 감탄할 때 잇따라 내는 소리.

1. OH MY GOODNESS; WHY: An exclamation used when mainly women are suddenly surprised at or admire an unexpected matter.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 어머머, 세상에.
    Oh, my god.
  • 어머머, 말도 안 돼.
    Oh, my god, that's ridiculous.
  • 어머머, 기가 막혀서 말도 안 나온다.
    Oh, my god, i can't even speak.
  • 어머머, 이렇게 작은 개울에도 물고기가 사네!
    Oh, my god, fish live in such a small stream!
  • 언니는 어린 내가 구구단을 줄줄 외우는 것에 "어머머" 하고 깜짝 놀랐다.
    My sister was surprised that i was "oh my" at the young me memorizing multiplication tables.
  • 엄마, 저 시험 성적이 삼십 점이나 올랐어요.
    Mom, my test scores have gone up thirty points.
    어머머, 그게 정말이니?
    Oh, my god, is that true?
  • 어머머, 이것 좀 봐!
    Oh, my god, look at this!
    와, 언제 나무에 꽃이 이렇게 활짝 피었지?
    Wow, when did the trees bloom this wide?
  • 당신 지갑 잘 챙겼어요?
    Did you get your wallet?
    어머머, 식당에 두고 왔나 봐요!
    Oh, my god, i must have left it in the dining room!

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 어머머 (어머머)

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