English–Korean
“tension” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkinjanggam
Example
발표를 앞두고 긴장감이 높아졌다.pal pyo reul ap ttu go kin jang ga mi no pa jeot tta
The tension rose before the presentation.
How to say “tension” in Korean
“Tension” in Korean is 긴장감 (kinjanggam).
The air feels pulled tight, keeping people alert and slightly uneasy.
Example sentences with 긴장감
면접장에서 그는 긴장감을 풀기 위해 심호흡을 했다.myeon jeop jjang e seo keu neun kin jang ga meul pul gi wi hae sim ho heu beul haet tta
In the interview room, he took deep breaths to ease the tension.
Tips for using 긴장감
- In English, tension can refer to a pulling force, while 긴장감 (ginjanggam, "tension") often describes the uneasy, focused mood surrounding an important event.