English–Korean

“feel intimidated” in Korean

Korean

Also주눅들다 (chunuktteulda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationwichukttoeda

Example

위축되면 말하기가 더 어려워요.wi chuk ttoe myeon mal ha gi ga teo eo ryeo wo yo

When you feel intimidated, speaking becomes more difficult.

Illustration for 위축되다 (feel intimidated)

How to say “feel intimidated” in Korean

“Feel intimidated” in Korean is 위축되다 (wichukttoeda).

Confidence or momentum folds inward under pressure, making speech or action smaller and less assertive.

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

Example sentences with 위축되다

새 직장에서는 위축돼요.sae chik jjang e seo neun wi chuk ttwae yo

I feel intimidated at my new workplace.

Tips for using 위축되다

  • In conversation, it often describes a reaction to pressure or an impressive person, not just ordinary tiredness or quietness.

Other Korean words for “feel intimidated”

처음 만난 사람들 앞에서 주눅들었어요.cheo eum man nan sa ram deul a pe seo chu nuk tteu reo sseo yo

I felt intimidated in front of people I had just met.

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