English–Korean

“admiration” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamtan

Example

그의 연주를 보고 감탄이 나왔다.keu ui yeon ju reul po go kam ta ni na wat tta

I was filled with admiration when I saw his performance.

Illustration for 감탄 (admiration)

How to say “admiration” in Korean

“Admiration” in Korean is 감탄 (kamtan).

Wonder and warm praise rising together when excellence makes a strong impression.

Full entry for 감탄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 감탄

그의 연설을 듣고 감탄이 절로 나왔다.keu ui yeon seo reul teut kko kam ta ni cheol lo na wat tta

Hearing his speech filled me with admiration.

Tips for using 감탄

  • It is useful for performances, artwork, and clever results, where English often says that something is impressive rather than simply good.

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