English–Korean
“shyness” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsujubeum
Example
처음 만났을 때 수줍음을 많이 탔어요.cheo eum man na sseul ttae su ju beu meul ma ni ta sseo yo
I was very shy when we first met.
How to say “shyness” in Korean
“Shyness” in Korean is 수줍음 (sujubeum).
A person holds back because embarrassment or awkwardness shows in a stiff expression or lowered gaze.
Example sentences with 수줍음
말할 때 수줍음 때문에 목소리가 떨렸어요.mal hal ttae su ju beum ttae mu ne mok sso ri ga tteol lyeo sseo yo
My voice trembled from shyness when I spoke.
Tips for using 수줍음
- English speakers often treat shyness as a lasting personality trait, but this Korean noun can also describe a brief reaction in an awkward moment.