Korean word

맘

Pronunciation

Romanizationmam

Meaning

  • nounfeeling

Example

맘이 편안해.ma mi pyeo nan hae

I feel at ease.

Illustration for 맘 (feeling)

More examples

이번에는 맘을 먹고 시작했어.i beo ne neun ma meul meok kko si ja kae sseo

This time, I made up my mind and started.

Core concept

A person's inner feeling that colors their mood and readiness to act.

Common phrases

  • 맘을 놓다ma meul no ta

    feel relieved

  • 맘을 졸이다ma meul cho ri da

    worry

Similar words

마음maeum: A person's private feelings, thoughts, true wishes, and determination.
기분kibun: A person's changing mood at a particular time.
느낌neukkim: A sense or impression formed through the senses or from a situation.
감정kamjeong: A distinct feeling that arises in response to something that happens.

Definition in Korean

사람의 마음속에 있는 감정이나 느낌, 기분과 의지까지 포함해 개인의 내적 상태를 가리키는 말.sa ra mui ma eum so ge in neun kam jeong i na neu kkim ki bun gwa ui ji kka ji po ham hae kae i nui nae jeok sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

맘 (mam, "shortened colloquial form") comes from a spoken shortening of the Korean word for a person's feelings, mood, and will.

Usage tips

  • This shortened form fits friendly conversation and messages, while the full form is safer in formal writing and polite settings.

Other meanings

  • moodnoun
  • heartnoun

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