English–Korean
“be flustered” in Korean
How to say “be flustered” in Korean
“Be flustered” in Korean is 당황하다 (tanghwanghada).
An unexpected remark or situation throws someone off balance, making a smooth response difficult.
Example sentences with 당황하다
무대에 올라가자 갑자기 당황했어요.mu dae e ol la ga ja kap jja gi tang hwang hae sseo yo
I suddenly became flustered when I went on stage.
Tips for using 당황하다
- Korean uses this word for a momentary loss of composure, while English panic usually suggests a stronger fear response.
Other Korean words for “be flustered”
갑자기 질문을 받아 당황했어요.kap jja gi chil mu neul pa da tang hwang hae sseo yo
I was flustered when I was suddenly asked a question.
갑자기 질문을 받아 쩔쩔맸다.kap jja gi chil mu neul pa da jjeol jjeol maet tta
I was flustered when I was suddenly asked a question.