π Korean Emotions and Feelings Vocabulary
Express How You Feel in Korean
Emotions are an important part of everyday communication.
Whether you're happy, sad, or surprised — knowing how to express your feelings in Korean will help you connect with others better. π§♂️π§♀️
π 1. Basic Emotions
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κΈ°λ»μ | Gi-ppeo-yo | I'm happy |
| μ¬νΌμ | Seul-peo-yo | I'm sad |
| νλμ | Hwa-na-yo | I'm angry |
| 무μμμ | Mu-seo-wo-yo | I'm scared |
| νΌκ³€ν΄μ | Pi-gon-hae-yo | I'm tired |
| μ‘Έλ €μ | Jol-lyeo-yo | I'm sleepy |
✅ Example:
μ€λ κΈ°λΆμ΄ μ’μμ.
O-neul gi-bun-i jo-a-yo.
I feel good today.
π€ 2. Positive Feelings
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ λμ | Shin-na-yo | I'm excited |
| λ§μ‘±ν΄μ | Man-jok-hae-yo | I'm satisfied |
| νΈμν΄μ | Pyeon-an-hae-yo | I feel relaxed |
| μ¬λν΄μ | Sa-rang-hae-yo | I love you |
| κ°μ¬ν΄μ | Gam-sa-hae-yo | I'm thankful |
✅ Example:
λΉμ μ μ¬λν΄μ.
Dang-sin-eul sa-rang-hae-yo.
I love you.
π 3. Negative Feelings
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κ±±μ λΌμ | Geok-jeong-dwae-yo | I'm worried |
| λΆλλ¬μμ | Bu-kkeu-reo-wo-yo | I'm embarrassed |
| μΈλ‘μμ | Wae-ro-wo-yo | I'm lonely |
| μ€λ§νμ΄μ | Shil-mang-hae-sseo-yo | I'm disappointed |
| μμν΄μ | Sok-sang-hae-yo | I'm upset |
✅ Example:
μν κ²°κ³Όμ μ€λ§νμ΄μ.
Si-heom gyeol-gwa-e shil-mang-hae-sseo-yo.
I was disappointed by the test results.
π§ 4. Describing Your Mood
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κΈ°λΆμ΄ μ’μμ | Gi-bun-i jo-a-yo | I’m in a good mood |
| κΈ°λΆμ΄ λλΉ μ | Gi-bun-i na-ppa-yo | I’m in a bad mood |
| κΈ°λΆμ΄ μ΄μν΄μ | Gi-bun-i i-sang-hae-yo | I feel strange |
| κΈ°λΆμ΄ 볡μ‘ν΄μ | Gi-bun-i bok-jap-hae-yo | I feel complicated |
✅ Example:
μ€λ κΈ°λΆμ΄ μ‘°κΈ μ΄μν΄μ.
O-neul gi-bun-i jom i-sang-hae-yo.
I feel a bit strange today.
π£️ Practice Challenge
Try to describe your current feeling in Korean.
Example: μ§κΈ μ‘°κΈ νΌκ³€ν΄μ.
(Ji-geum jo-geum pi-gon-hae-yo.)
I’m a bit tired now.
π©π« Want to Express Yourself Naturally in Korean?
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Let’s go beyond textbooks and speak from the heart! π¬
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π¬ Extra Learning Resources
Here are some great resources to help you dive deeper into Korean emotional vocabulary:
π₯ YouTube:
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Feelings & Emotions in Korean – Learn Korean Vocabulary (Korean Arah)
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13 Must-Know Korean Words for Emotions & Feelings (Beginner Korean)
π¬ Have any questions?
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I’ll be back soon with more practical Korean expressions you can use in real life!✍️
