English–Korean

“admire” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamtanhada

Example

그의 연주를 보고 감탄했다.keu ui yeon ju reul po go kam tan haet tta

I admired his performance.

Illustration for 감탄하다 (admire)

How to say “admire” in Korean

“Admire” in Korean is 감탄하다 (kamtanhada).

A strong reaction of admiration and wonder when someone notices excellence in a person, performance, or other thing.

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

Example sentences with 감탄하다

그의 솜씨에 감탄했다.keu ui som ssi e kam tan haet tta

I admired his skill.

Tips for using 감탄하다

  • In conversation, it usually works best when the thing causing the reaction is clearly named, such as a performer, a view, or an action.

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