Korean phrase

떨려요. tteol lyeo yo

Meaning

I'm nervous

When to use it

It means that the speaker feels nervous. This is a polite, everyday expression for nervousness caused by worry or anticipation.

Example dialogue

오늘 면접이라서 떨려요. o neul myeon jeo bi ra seo tteol lyeo yo

I'm nervous because I have an interview today.

긴장하지 말고 편하게 하세요. kin jang ha ji mal go pyeon ha ge ha se yo

Don't be nervous, and take it easy.

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