English–Korean

“open up” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteuida

Example

오랜만에 친구와 이야기하니까 마음이 트였어요.o raen ma ne chin gu wa i ya gi ha ni kka ma eu mi teu yeo sseo yo

Talking with my friend for the first time in a long time made me open up.

Illustration for 트이다 (open up)

How to say “open up” in Korean

“Open up” in Korean is 트이다 (teuida).

A blocked emotional or social flow clears, so feelings and relationships can move freely and the burden or anxiety eases.

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

Example sentences with 트이다

오랜만에 가족과 이야기했더니 말문이 트였어요.o raen ma ne ka jok kkwa i ya gi haet tteo ni mal mu ni teu yeo sseo yo

After talking with my family for the first time in a long time, I started talking more easily.

Tips for using 트이다

  • English open up often highlights sharing private feelings, while this word can highlight the relief and ease that follow when emotional tension clears.

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