English–Korean
“nostalgia” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeurium
Example
오랜만에 옛날 사진을 보니 그리움이 밀려왔다.o raen ma ne yen nal sa ji neul po ni keu ri u mi mil lyeo wat tta
Seeing old photos after so long brought on a wave of nostalgia.
How to say “nostalgia” in Korean
“Nostalgia” in Korean is 그리움 (keurium).
A tender ache that remains when a loved person, familiar place, or earlier time feels far away.
Example sentences with 그리움
오래된 편지를 읽고 그리움에 젖었다.o rae doen pyeon ji reul il kko keu ri u me cheo jeot tta
After reading an old letter, nostalgia washed over me.
Tips for using 그리움
- English speakers may hear nostalgia as cozy and pleasant, but this word can sound more wistful, so it fits memories that bring both comfort and a quiet ache.