English–Korean

“be deeply moved” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamgyeokada

Example

그 소식에 감격했어요.keu so si ge kam gyeo kae sseo yo

I was deeply moved by the news.

Illustration for 감격하다 (be deeply moved)

How to say “be deeply moved” in Korean

“Be deeply moved” in Korean is 감격하다 (kamgyeokada).

A powerful wave of feeling rises inside and often appears in tears or a trembling voice.

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

Example sentences with 감격하다

오랜만에 가족을 만나고 감격했어요.o raen ma ne ka jo geul man na go kam gyeo kae sseo yo

I was deeply moved when I met my family again after a long time.

Tips for using 감격하다

  • Because it describes a visibly powerful emotion, it fits heartfelt reactions to major news or events better than routine praise.

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