English–Korean
“be worried” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeokjjeongdoeda
Example
시험 때문에 걱정돼요.si heom ttae mu ne keok jjeong dwae yo
I'm worried because of the exam.
How to say “be worried” in Korean
“Be worried” in Korean is 걱정되다 (keokjjeongdoeda).
Concern settles in and leaves the mind unable to feel at ease.
Example sentences with 걱정되다
미래가 자꾸 걱정돼요.mi rae ga cha kku keok jjeong dwae yo
I keep feeling worried about the future.
Tips for using 걱정되다
- English often uses worry for both the feeling and the act, while this form focuses on a state that arises rather than deliberate worrying.