English–Korean

“pleased” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationheumutada

Example

두 사람이 다정한 모습을 보고 흐뭇했다.tu sa ra mi ta jeong han mo seu beul po go heu mu taet tta

I felt pleased when I saw the two of them being so affectionate.

Illustration for 흐뭇하다 (pleased)

How to say “pleased” in Korean

“Pleased” in Korean is 흐뭇하다 (heumutada).

A small, warm sense of satisfaction that quietly shows in a smile.

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

Example sentences with 흐뭇하다

아이가 성공한 모습을 보고 흐뭇한 미소가 지어졌다.a i ga seong gong han mo seu beul po go heu mu tan mi so ga chi eo jeot tta

A pleased smile appeared as I watched the child succeed.

Tips for using 흐뭇하다

  • In conversation, it often describes an observer's reaction to someone else's good behavior, adding a gentle approving tone to everyday narration.

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