🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

박수

Pronunciation / Transliteration: baksu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Applause/əˈplɔːz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"관객들로부터 우렁찬 박수가 터져 나왔다."

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

    "The play ended to enthusiastic applause."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'applause' originates from the Latin 'applaudere', which means 'to strike upon' or 'to clap'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting the act of clapping hands to express approval or admiration.

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