Korean word

느끼다

Pronunciation

Romanizationneukkida

Meaning

  • verbfeel

Example

밖에 나가자마자 추위를 느꼈다.pa kke na ga ja ma ja chu wi reul neu kkyeot tta

As soon as I went outside, I felt the cold.

Illustration for 느끼다 (feel)

More examples

문제가 생기자 불안감을 느꼈다.mun je ga saeng gi ja pu ran ga meul neu kkyeot tta

When a problem arose, I felt anxious.

Core concept

The mind or body notices and experiences a feeling, such as cold, joy, or sadness.

Common phrases

  • 죄책감을 느끼다choe chaek kka meul neu kki da

    feel guilty

  • 배고픔을 느끼다pae go peu meul neu kki da

    feel hungry

  • 피로를 느끼다pi ro reul neu kki da

    feel tired

Similar words

느낌이 들다neukkimi teulda: A sense or impression about something naturally comes to mind.
느껴지다neukkyeojida: A feeling or quality from the surroundings becomes noticeable.

Definition in Korean

감각적이거나 정서적인 상태(추움, 기쁨, 슬픔 등)를 마음이나 몸으로 알아채는 동사.kam gak jjeo gi geo na cheong seo jeo gin sang tae chu um ki ppeum seul peum teung reul ma eu mi na mo meu ro a ra chae neun tong sa

Word origin

Although the older history of 느끼다 (neukkida, "to feel") is uncertain, it is a native Korean verb rather than a recent borrowed word.

Usage tips

  • English uses be cold for a state, while Korean uses this verb when someone notices the cold as a personal sensation.

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