Korean Conversation · Level 260
15 words
Korean word
감정적이다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkamjeongjeogida
Meaning
- adjectiveemotional
Example
그는 작은 일에도 감정적이다.keu neun cha geun i re do kam jeong jeo gi da
He gets emotional even over small things.
More examples
아이들은 영화의 슬픈 장면에 쉽게 감정적이다.a i deu reun yeong hwa ui seul peun chang myeo ne swip kke kam jeong jeo gi da
Children easily get emotional at sad scenes in movies.
Core concept
Feelings take the lead over calm reasoning, shaping what a person says or does.
Common phrases
사소한 일에 감정적이다sa so han i re kam jeong jeo gi da
emotional over trivial things
상대방 앞에서 감정적이다sang dae bang a pe seo kam jeong jeo gi da
emotional in front of the other person
Similar words
감성적이다kamseongjeogida: Being easily moved by music, images, or the mood of a situation.
신경질적이다singyeongjiljeogida: Becoming annoyed or angry over small problems.
민감하다mingamhada: Reacting strongly to words or situations and being easily hurt.
냉정하다naengjeonghada: Staying calm and using reason even when feelings are strong.
Definition in Korean
감정이 이성보다 앞서 행동하거나 표현되는 상태를 이르는 형용사다.kam jeong i i seong bo da ap sseo haeng dong ha geo na pyo hyeon doe neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa da
Word origin
The word combines 감정 (gamjeong, "emotion") with 적 (jeo, "related to") and 이다 (gida, "to be"), forming an adjective for a state where emotion leads.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, describing a person or decision this way can sound critical, so a neutral tone matters when discussing disagreements.
Other meanings
- sentimentaladjective
Opposites
- 이성적이다iseongjeogidarationaladjective
Related words
- 감정kamjeongemotionnoun
- 감정변화kamjeongbyeonhwaemotional changenoun
- 감정관리kamjeonggwalliemotion managementnoun