Korean word

감격하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamgyeokada

Meaning

  • verbbe deeply moved

Example

그 소식에 감격했어요.keu so si ge kam gyeo kae sseo yo

I was deeply moved by the news.

Illustration for 감격하다 (be deeply moved)

More examples

오랜만에 가족을 만나고 감격했어요.o raen ma ne ka jo geul man na go kam gyeo kae sseo yo

I was deeply moved when I met my family again after a long time.

Core concept

A powerful wave of feeling rises inside and often appears in tears or a trembling voice.

Common phrases

  • 정말로 감격했어요cheong mal lo kam gyeo kae sseo yo

    be really deeply moved

  • 가슴이 벅차서 감격했어요ka seu mi peok cha seo kam gyeo kae sseo yo

    be overcome with emotion

Similar words

감동받다kamdongbattta: Being emotionally touched by what someone says or by something that happens.
울컥하다ulkeokada: Having emotion well up suddenly with a tight throat and an urge to cry.
감탄하다kamtanhada: Reacting with wonder and admiration to exceptional talent, beauty, or results.

Definition in Korean

깊이 마음이 움직여 감정이 격렬하게 솟구치는 것을 나타내는 동사로 눈물이나 목소리의 떨림으로 드러나는 경우가 많다ki pi ma eu mi um ji gyeo kam jeong i kyeong nyeol ha ge sot kku chi neun keo seul na ta nae neun tong sa ro nun mu ri na mok sso ri ui tteol li meu ro teu reo na neun kyeong u ga man ta

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound whose parts mean feeling and intense, with the Korean verb-forming element added to describe an intense emotional response.

Usage tips

  • Because it describes a visibly powerful emotion, it fits heartfelt reactions to major news or events better than routine praise.

Other meanings

  • be impressedverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 감격스럽다kamgyeoksseureopttatouchingadjective

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