와
Meanings
Interjection
1. wow, ooh (a shortened form of 우아 used when something unexpectedly delightful occurs, expressing sudden joy or pleasant surprise)
2. hooray, hurrah, woo, woo-hoo (a shortened form of 우아 used collectively by a group to boost morale or rally together, often shouted to signal collective energy or enthusiasm)
3. whoa (a shortened form of 우아 used as a gentle command to calm down or to make a horse or person stop or remain still)
Pronunciation
wa
Examples11
와! 이 레스토랑 필라프가 정말 맛있는데!
Wow! The pilaf at this restaurant is really good!
와! 이게 얼마 만이야.
Wow! It's been a long time.
와 노래 심각하게 좋다.
Wow, this song is seriously good.
와! 정말 크다.
Wow, that's so big.
와, 너 멋지다!
Wow. Look at you!
와, 눈이다!
Wow, it's snow!