Korean word

감동

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamdong

Meaning

  • nounbeing moved

Example

그 영화는 나에게 큰 감동을 주었어.keu yeong hwa neun na e ge keun kam dong eul chu eo sseo

That movie deeply moved me.

Illustration for 감동 (being moved)

More examples

그 노래를 듣고 감동을 받았어.keu no rae reul teut kko kam dong eul pa da sseo

I was moved after listening to that song.

Core concept

A strong feeling that moves the heart and leaves a lasting impression.

Common phrases

  • 감동을 느끼다kam dong eul neu kki da

    feel moved

  • 감동을 주다kam dong eul chu da

    move someone deeply

  • 감동을 받다kam dong eul pat tta

    be moved

Similar words

감격kamgyeok: A rush of joy or gratitude so strong that tears may come.
감명kammyeong: A deep impression left by a story, experience, or performance.
뭉클함mungkeulham: A brief swell of emotion that brings a warm feeling in the chest.

Definition in Korean

마음이 크게 움직여 눈물이 나거나 깊은 인상을 남기는 상태.ma eu mi keu ge um ji gyeo nun mu ri na geo na ki peun in sang eul nam gi neun sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun combines roots meaning feel and move, expressing the idea of the heart being moved.

Usage tips

  • Korean often presents this response as something received from a film, story, or kind act, not merely as simple enjoyment.

Other meanings

  • deep impressionnoun

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