Korean Conversation · Level 353
15 words
Korean word
변심
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeonsim
Meaning
- nounchange of heart
Example
갑자기 변심이 생겼어요.kap jja gi pyeon si mi saeng gyeo sseo yo
I suddenly had a change of heart.
More examples
오래 사귀었지만 그는 변심을 했어요.o rae sa gwi eot jji man keu neun pyeon si meul hae sseo yo
Although he had been dating for a long time, he had a change of heart.
Core concept
An inner shift causes someone to feel or choose differently from before.
Common phrases
변심이 생기다pyeon si mi saeng gi da
have a change of heart
변심을 하다pyeon si meul ha da
have a change of heart
갑작스러운 변심kap jjak sseu reo un pyeon sim
sudden change of heart
Similar words
마음이 바뀜maeumi pakkwim: A change in feelings or thinking that produces a different opinion or decision.
변덕pyeondeok: A fickle pattern of changing moods or likes from one moment to the next.
기분 변화kibun pyeonhwa: A shift in emotional state that can bring higher or lower spirits.
Definition in Korean
마음이나 결정이 이전과 달라져 다른 감정을 갖게 되는 상태ma eu mi na kyeol jeong i i jeon gwa tal la jeo ta reun kam jeong eul kat kke toe neun sang tae
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean parts for change and heart, creating a memorable image of the heart changing course.
Usage tips
- Unlike a neutral update to a plan, this word can highlight a reversal and make the other person feel surprised or let down.
Opposites
- 초심chosiminitial intentionnoun
- 결심kyeolsimresolutionnoun
Related words
- 변심하다pyeonsimhadahave a change of heartverb
- 변심시키다pyeonsimsikidamake someone have a change of heartverb