Korean phrase

답답해요. tap tta pae yo

Meaning

It feels stuffy

When to use it

This means a place or situation feels stuffy and closed in. It can describe a room that needs fresh air or a situation that feels restrictive.

Example dialogue

요즘 집이 너무 답답해요. yo jeum chi bi neo mu tap tta pae yo

My house has been so stuffy lately.

창문은 자주 여세요? 환기하면 좀 나을지도 몰라요. chang mu neun cha ju yeo se yo hwan gi ha myeon chom na eul ji do mol la yo

Do you open the windows often? It might get a little better if you air it out.

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