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1.Verb
- 1
sober up
To wake up from a drunk state and come to one's original, clear senses.
Korean definition: 취한 상태에서 벗어나 원래의 또렷한 정신 상태로 돌아오다.
The surgery was successful, so once the anesthesia wears off he'll come to soon.
Having sobered up, Yeongsu asked me whether he had made any mistakes while drunk.
- 2
be awakened; be enlightened
For one's consciousness or mind to be open in order to get spiritual or intellectual light.
Korean definition: 생각이나 지혜 등을 깨닫을 수 있게 의식이나 정신이 열리다.
We must always keep our minds awake so we can learn new things.
Seunggyu was a late bloomer and only started studying hard once he entered high school.
- 3
wake up
To wake up from a sleeping state and come to one's senses; to do something in such a way.
Korean definition: 잠이 든 상태에서 벗어나 정신을 차리다. 또는 그렇게 하다.
Stop nodding off — go wash your face with cold water and wake yourself up.
Jisu woke up in the middle of the night because of a noise outside.
2.Verb
- 1
break; smash
To hit a hard object and break it into pieces.
Korean definition: 단단한 물체를 쳐서 조각이 나게 하다.
Every winter, Yeongsu breaks the ice on the river and enjoys fishing.
My husband dropped a bowl on the floor while washing dishes and broke it.
- 2
break; violate
To break a promise, etc.
Korean definition: 약속 등을 지키지 않다.
My older brother broke his resolution to quit and started smoking again.
The woman never saw the man who broke his promise again.
- 3
hurt; injure
To get hurt from being hit or beaten on one's head, knee, etc.
Korean definition: 머리나 무릎 등을 부딪치거나 맞거나 하여 상처가 나게 하다.
My younger brother fell down the stairs and cut his knee.
Player Kim headed the goalpost instead of the ball and split his forehead.
- 4
break; disturb
To stop an atmosphere, thought, etc., from being sustained.
Korean definition: 어떠한 상태나 분위기 등을 계속 유지하지 못하게 하다.
Breaking the awkward silence, he spoke to me first.
A sudden loud noise broke our cozy atmosphere.