Korean word

감정적

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamjeongjeok

Meaning

adjectiveemotional

Example

그녀는 감정적이라서 쉽게 울어요.keu nyeo neun kam jeong jeo gi ra seo swip kke u reo yo

She cries easily because she is emotional.

More examples

그는 감정적 표현을 자주 한다.keu neun kam jeong jeok pyo hyeo neul cha ju han da

He often uses emotional expressions.

Core concept

Feelings take the lead in a person's words or actions.

Common phrases

감정적 반응kam jeong jeok pa neung
emotional reaction
감정적 표현kam jeong jeok pyo hyeon
emotional expression
감정적 상처kam jeong jeok sang cheo
emotional wound

Similar words

충동적chungdongjeok: A sudden urge leads to quick actions or words before careful thought.
흥분한heungbunhan: A state of high excitement makes calm thought and behavior difficult.
감성적kamseongjeok: Strong sensitivity to music, scenery, and other moving experiences shapes a person's feelings.

Definition in Korean

감정을 잘 드러내거나 감정에 따라 행동하는 성질을 뜻하는 형용사kam jeong eul chal teu reo nae geo na kam jeong e tta ra haeng dong ha neun seong ji reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean noun meaning emotion with the suffix meaning relating to, forming a word for an emotion-based quality.

Usage tips

In Korean, this word can sound more critical than a neutral description of strong feelings, especially when it explains someone's reaction or judgment.

Opposites

이성적iseongjeokrationaladjective
냉정적naengjeongjeokcool-headedadjective

Related words

감정kamjeongemotionnoun
감정적으로kamjeongjeogeuroemotionallyadverb
감정관리kamjeonggwalliemotion managementnoun