Korean word

감동하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamdonghada

Meaning

  • verbbe moved

Example

그 연주를 보고 감동했어요.keu yeon ju reul po go kam dong hae sseo yo

I was moved when I saw that performance.

Illustration for 감동하다 (be moved)

More examples

그 영화의 결말에 모두가 감동했어요.keu yeong hwa ui kyeol ma re mo du ga kam dong hae sseo yo

Everyone was moved by the ending of the movie.

Core concept

Something moves the heart deeply and creates a strong emotional response.

Common phrases

  • 눈물이 날 만큼 감동하다nun mu ri nal man keum kam dong ha da

    be moved to tears

  • 진심으로 감동하다chin si meu ro kam dong ha da

    be genuinely moved

Similar words

감동받다kamdongbattta: To be deeply moved by something seen, heard, or experienced.
감동시키다kamdongsikida: To make another person feel deeply moved through words, actions, or events.
감격하다kamgyeokada: To be overcome by exceptionally powerful emotion, often shown by tears or a trembling voice.
감탄하다kamtanhada: To feel wonder and admiration at remarkable skill, beauty, or quality.

Definition in Korean

마음이 깊이 움직여 눈물이 나거나 가슴이 벅찬 느낌을 받다.ma eu mi ki pi um ji gyeo nun mu ri na geo na ka seu mi peok chan neu kki meul pat tta

Word origin

감동 (gamdong, "deep emotion") combines Sino-Korean elements for feeling and movement, while 하다 (hada, "to form a verb") turns the noun into a verb.

Usage tips

  • The feeling is usually stronger and more emotional than simply thinking that a performance or idea is good, which helps separate it from ordinary praise.

Other meanings

  • be impressedverb

Related words

  • 감동kamdongbeing movednoun
  • 감동스럽다kamdongseureopttamovingadjective

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