Usages of sori
밖에서 큰 소리가 나서 공부를 방해해요.bakkeseo keun soriga naseo gongbureul banghaehaeyo.
A loud noise is coming from outside, so it interferes with my studying.
소리가 너무 커서 잠들기 어려워요.soriga neomu keoseo jamdeulgi eoryeowoyo.
The sound is so loud that it’s hard to fall asleep.
밖에서 큰 소리가 들려서 공사를 하나 봐.bakkeseo keun soriga deullyeoseo gongsareul hana bwa.
I hear a loud noise outside, so it seems they’re doing construction.
큰 소리가 나면 강아지가 식탁 아래로 숨어요.keun soriga namyeon gangajiga siktak araero sumeoyo.
If there is a loud noise, the puppy hides under the dining table.
갑자기 큰 소리가 나서 정말 놀랐어요.gapjagi keun soriga naseo jeongmal nollasseoyo.
A loud noise suddenly happened, so I was really startled.
갑자기 큰 소리가 나도 너무 놀라지 마.gapjagi keun soriga nado neomu nollaji ma.
Even if there’s a sudden loud noise, don’t get too startled.
옆 방에서 큰 소리가 나요.yeop bangeseo keun soriga nayo.
There is a loud noise coming from the room next door.
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