흐느끼다

흐느껴요 · 흐느꼈어요 · 흐느낄 거예요 · 흐느끼는 (+noun)

to sob

Example

그녀는 편지를 읽고 어깨를 들썩이며 조용히 흐느꼈어요.

After reading the letter, she sobbed quietly, her shoulders shaking.

Good to know

흐느끼다 is quiet, shaking sobs; loud crying is 엉엉 울다.

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