English–Korean
“be embarrassed” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpukkeureoptta
Example
사진 찍을 때 항상 부끄러워요.sa jin jji geul ttae hang sang pu kkeu reo wo yo
I always feel embarrassed when I take pictures.
How to say “be embarrassed” in Korean
“Be embarrassed” in Korean is 부끄럽다 (pukkeureoptta).
A person feels shy or embarrassed and pulls back from attention, speaking less or looking away.
Example sentences with 부끄럽다
칭찬받으면 부끄럽다.ching chan ba deu myeon pu kkeu reop tta
I feel embarrassed when I am praised.
Tips for using 부끄럽다
- For English speakers, this word can cover both a lasting shy feeling and a brief embarrassed moment when attention is focused on someone.