English–Korean

“change one's mind” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonsimhada

Example

그는 약속을 지키기로 했지만 갑자기 변심했어요.keu neun yak sso geul chi ki gi ro haet jji man kap jja gi pyeon sim hae sseo yo

He decided to keep his promise, but he suddenly changed his mind.

Illustration for 변심하다 (change one's mind)

How to say “change one's mind” in Korean

“Change one's mind” in Korean is 변심하다 (pyeonsimhada).

A previously held feeling, opinion, or decision turns in a new direction.

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

Example sentences with 변심하다

친구가 갑자기 변심해서 모임에 오지 않았어요.chin gu ga kap jja gi pyeon sim hae seo mo i me o ji a na sseo yo

My friend suddenly changed their mind, so they did not come to the gathering.

Tips for using 변심하다

  • In everyday conversation, this word can sound more formal than simpler expressions for changing a thought or feeling, so it often adds a slightly serious tone.

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