Korean word

뭉클하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmungkeulhada

Meaning

  • adjectivemoved

Example

졸업식에서 스피치를 듣고 뭉클했어요.cho reop ssi ge seo seu pi chi reul teut kko mung keul hae sseo yo

I was moved after hearing a speech at the graduation ceremony.

Illustration for 뭉클하다 (moved)

More examples

영화 결말을 보고 마음이 뭉클했어요.yeong hwa kyeol ma reul po go ma eu mi mung keul hae sseo yo

I felt moved when I saw the ending of the movie.

Core concept

A warm, tender feeling gathers in the chest, with a small edge of ache.

Common phrases

  • 마음이 뭉클하다ma eu mi mung keul ha da

    feel moved

  • 목이 뭉클하다mo gi mung keul ha da

    get a lump in one's throat

Similar words

감동스럽다kamdongseureoptta: A memorable event or kind act leaves a deep emotional impression.
울컥하다ulkeokada: A strong feeling suddenly rises and makes speech or tears hard to control.
먹먹하다meongmeokada: Sadness or nostalgia makes the chest feel heavy and tightly pressed.
찡하다jjinghada: A touching moment gives the heart a sharp, tight squeeze.

Definition in Korean

추억이나 작은 친절을 떠올릴 때 마음이 따뜻해지며 가볍게 아려오는 감정을 이르는 형용사.chu eo gi na cha geun chin jeo reul tteo ol lil ttae ma eu mi tta tteu tae ji myeo ka byeop kke a ryeo o neun kam jeong eul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean mimetic base mungkeul, associated with a feeling gathering in the chest, with hada, the common verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • It often describes a gentle emotional swell rather than dramatic emotion, making it a natural choice for heartfelt moments that do not feel overwhelming.

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