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Expressing emotions effectively is key to building strong connections in any language. This guide introduces 50 Korean words to help you convey a wide range of emotions, from happiness and excitement to sadness and frustration.
Basic Emotion Words
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기쁨 (Gippeum) - Joy
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슬픔 (Seulpeum) - Sadness
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분노 (Bunno) - Anger
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사랑 (Sarang) - Love
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두려움 (Duryeoum) - Fear
Positive Emotions
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행복 (Haengbok) - Happiness
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만족 (Manjok) - Satisfaction
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감사 (Gamsa) - Gratitude
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신나다 (Sinnada) - Excitement
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편안함 (Pyeon-anham) - Comfort
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자랑 (Jarang) - Pride
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희망 (Huimang) - Hope
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감동 (Gamdong) - Inspiration
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열정 (Yeoljjeong) - Passion
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안심 (Ansim) - Relief
Negative Emotions
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화 (Hwa) - Anger
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불안 (Buran) - Anxiety
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실망 (Silmang) - Disappointment
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외로움 (Oeroum) - Loneliness
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지루함 (Jiruham) - Boredom
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초조 (Chojo) - Nervousness
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질투 (Jiltu) - Jealousy
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스트레스 (Seuteureseu) - Stress
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속상함 (Soksangham) - Upset
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무서움 (Museoum) - Fear
Describing Feelings
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피곤 (Pigon) - Fatigue
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졸림 (Jollim) - Sleepiness
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상쾌함 (Sangkwaeham) - Refreshment
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답답함 (Dapdap-ham) - Frustration
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아픔 (Apeum) - Pain
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당황 (Danghwang) - Embarrassment
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혼란 (Honran) - Confusion
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만족감 (Manjokgam) - Satisfaction
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고마움 (Gomaum) - Thankfulness
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창피함 (Changpiham) - Shame
Emotional Reactions
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놀람 (Nollam) - Surprise
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경이로움 (Gyeongiroum) - Amazement
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충격 (Chunggyeok) - Shock
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흥분 (Heungbun) - Excitement
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안타까움 (Antakkaum) - Regret
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애정 (Aejeong) - Affection
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미움 (Mium) - Hatred
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존경 (Jongyeong) - Respect
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반가움 (Bangawoom) - Gladness
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따뜻함 (Ttatteutham) - Warmth
Other Useful Emotion Words
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고요 (Goyo) - Calmness
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유쾌함 (Yukwaeham) - Pleasantness
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애매함 (Aemaeham) - Ambiguity
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짜증 (Jjajeung) - Annoyance
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긴장 (Ginjang) - Tension