🚨 Korean Emergency Numbers and What to Do

Feelings matter — and in Korean, expressing how you feel is a big part of real conversation.

Whether you're happy, angry, tired, or excited, this guide will help you speak your emotions with confidence. 🗣️💓

Let’s learn 20 essential Korean emotion words (감정 표현) and how to use them naturally!

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💬 Why Learn Emotional Expressions?

✔ Helps you connect in everyday conversation
✔ Makes your Korean sound more real and human
✔ Great for journaling, messaging, or dating in Korean!

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🧠 Key Grammar Tips

• Emotions often use 형용사 (adjective verbs) ending in -아요/-어요

• Subject usually marked with 저는, 기분이, or 마음이

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❤️ 20 Useful Korean Emotion Words

Korean	Romanization	Meaning	Example Sentence
기쁘다	gippeuda	to be happy	오늘 정말 기뻐요. (I’m really happy today.)
슬프다	seulpeuda	to be sad	영화가 슬퍼요. (The movie is sad.)
화나다	hwanada	to be angry	친구한테 화났어요. (I’m angry at a friend.)
짜증나다	jjajeungnada	to be annoyed	너무 짜증나요! (So annoying!)
우울하다	uuulhada	to feel depressed	요즘 우울해요. (I feel down lately.)
신나다	sinnada	to be excited	여행 가서 신났어요. (I was excited on the trip.)
무섭다	museopda	to be scared	밤에 혼자 있어서 무서웠어요. (I was scared alone at night.)
놀라다	nollada	to be surprised	정말 놀랐어요! (I was so surprised!)
긴장되다	ginjangdoeda	to be nervous	면접이라서 긴장돼요. (I’m nervous for my interview.)
피곤하다	pigonhada	to be tired	너무 피곤해요. (I’m really tired.)
지루하다	jiruhada	to be bored	집에만 있어서 지루해요. (I’m bored at home.)
행복하다	haengbokhada	to be joyful	요즘 행복해요. (I feel happy these days.)
외롭다	oeropda	to feel lonely	친구가 없어서 외로워요. (I feel lonely without friends.)
부끄럽다	bukkureopda	to be shy/embarrassed	소개팅이 부끄러웠어요. (The blind date was awkward.)
당황하다	danghwanghada	to be flustered	갑자기 물어봐서 당황했어요. (I got flustered from a sudden question.)
만족하다	manjokhada	to be satisfied	결과에 만족해요. (I’m satisfied with the result.)
걱정되다	geokjeongdoeda	to be worried	내일 날씨가 걱정돼요. (I’m worried about the weather.)
창피하다	changpihada	to feel embarrassed	실수해서 창피했어요. (I felt embarrassed because I made a mistake.)
설레다	seolleda	to feel fluttery/excited	첫 데이트라 설레요. (It’s my first date, I’m fluttery!)
고맙다 / 감사하다	gomapda / gamsahada	to be thankful	도와줘서 고마워요. (Thanks for helping me.)

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🧩 Sentence Pattern

저는 [emotion adjective]요.

• 저는 기뻐요. → I’m happy.

• 저는 슬퍼요. → I’m sad.

• 저는 피곤해요. → I’m tired.

Or use with 기분이 / 마음이:

• 기분이 좋아요. → I feel good.

• 마음이 편안해요. → My heart feels at ease.

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💡 Practice Tips

1. Start your day by saying “오늘 기분은 ___예요.” (Today I feel __.)

2. Make flashcards with emojis 😄 😢 😡 😱

3. Use a Korean diary or mood tracker 📓

4. Practice dialogues:

   • A: 기분이 어때요? (How do you feel?)

   • B: 오늘은 행복해요! (I’m happy today!)

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👩‍🏫 Want to Talk About Your Feelings Naturally?

Let’s practice how to express your emotions clearly and confidently in Korean conversation.
I’ll help you sound natural and support your pronunciation.

👉 Book a class with me on italki:
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Let’s speak Korean from the heart! 💗🗣️

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