π§ What’s on Your Mind? Expressing Psychological States in Korean – Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6)

Want to express subtle emotions like anxiety, hesitation, or relief in Korean? Let’s explore how native speakers describe psychological states with nuance and depth. π π§© Why Psychological Expression Is Essential π―️ Key Vocabulary for Internal States π¬ Useful Sentence Patterns and Grammar π Advanced Example Sentences π Practice Dialogue π‘ Did You Know? π¬ Final Thoughts π Related Posts π§© Why Psychological Expression Is Essential At the advanced level, it's no longer enough to describe what you see—you need to express what you feel and think. Korean has a rich set of verbs, adjectives, and structures to describe inner emotions, mental processes, and complex psychological states. π―️ Key Vocabulary for Internal States λΆμνλ€ – buranhada – to be anxious νΌλμ€λ½λ€ – honranseureopda – to feel confused or disoriented ννμ€λ½λ€ – huhoeseureopda – to feel regretful λ΄λ΄νλ€ – damdamhada – to feel calm, unemotional λ²
μ°¨λ€ – beokchada – to...