Korean word

기분

Pronunciation

Romanizationkibun

Meaning

  • nounmood

Example

오늘은 기분이 좋아요.o neu reun ki bu ni cho a yo

I'm in a good mood today.

Illustration for 기분 (mood)

More examples

음악을 들으니 기분이 좋아졌어.eu ma geul teu reu ni ki bu ni cho a jeo sseo

Listening to music made me feel better.

Core concept

A person's temporary emotional state, which can shift from pleasant to unpleasant.

Common phrases

  • 기분이 좋다ki bu ni cho ta

    be in a good mood

  • 기분이 나쁘다ki bu ni na ppeu da

    be in a bad mood

  • 기분이 울적하다ki bu ni ul jeo ka da

    feel gloomy

Similar words

감정kamjeong: An emotional response such as joy, sadness, anger, or excitement.
분위기punwigi: The overall feeling created by a place or situation.
마음maeum: A person's inner feelings, thoughts, wishes, and resolve.
기운kiun: The energy that helps the body or mind stay active.

Definition in Korean

마음이나 몸이 지금 느끼는 즐겁거나 불쾌한 일시적인 상태를 나타내는 명사.ma eu mi na mo mi chi geum neu kki neun cheul geop kkeo na pul kwae han il ssi jeo gin sang tae reul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

This word belongs to Korean's Chinese-based vocabulary, but no sure origin story is available, so 기분 (gibun, "mood") can be remembered as one word for a changing mood.

Usage tips

  • In daily conversation, this word helps describe a person's changing feelings without saying exactly why they feel that way.

Other meanings

  • feelingnoun

Related words

  • 기분 전환kibun cheonhwanchange of moodnoun

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