English–Korean
“be anxious” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationaetada
Example
나는 소식을 애타게 기다리고 있어요.na neun so si geul ae ta ge ki da ri go i sseo yo
I am anxiously waiting for the news.
How to say “be anxious” in Korean
“Be anxious” in Korean is 애타다 (aetada).
A heart pulled between deep longing and worry while waiting for someone or news.
Example sentences with 애타다
멀리 있는 가족 생각에 밤마다 가슴이 애타요.meol li in neun ka jok saeng ga ge pam ma da ka seu mi ae ta yo
Every night, I feel anxious when I think about my family members who live far away.
Tips for using 애타다
- It is stronger than a calm wait and signals emotional strain rather than happy excitement.