English–Korean

“excitement” in Korean

Korean

Also설렘 (seollem)

Pronunciation

Romanizationheungbun

Example

그는 흥분을 감추지 못했다.keu neun heung bu neul kam chu ji mo taet tta

He couldn't hide his excitement.

Illustration for 흥분 (excitement)

How to say “excitement” in Korean

“Excitement” in Korean is 흥분 (heungbun).

A strong rise of feeling or bodily energy that makes a person react more intensely than usual.

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

Example sentences with 흥분

무대에 서자 흥분 때문에 손이 떨렸다.mu dae e seo ja heung bun ttae mu ne so ni tteol lyeot tta

When I stepped onto the stage, my hands trembled with excitement.

Tips for using 흥분

  • This word fits both happy anticipation and uncomfortable tension, so context shows whether the feeling is pleasant or troubling.

Other Korean words for “excitement”

첫 데이트를 앞두고 설렘을 느꼈다.cheot te i teu reul ap ttu go seol le meul neu kkyeot tta

I felt a flutter before my first date.

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