Korean word

부끄럽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpukkeureoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivebe embarrassed

Example

사진 찍을 때 항상 부끄러워요.sa jin jji geul ttae hang sang pu kkeu reo wo yo

I always feel embarrassed when I take pictures.

Illustration for 부끄럽다 (be embarrassed)

More examples

칭찬받으면 부끄럽다.ching chan ba deu myeon pu kkeu reop tta

I feel embarrassed when I am praised.

Core concept

A person feels shy or embarrassed and pulls back from attention, speaking less or looking away.

Common phrases

  • 부끄러운 미소pu kkeu reo un mi so

    bashful smile

  • 부끄러운 표정pu kkeu reo un pyo jeong

    bashful expression

Similar words

수줍다sujuptta: A naturally reserved state that makes speaking up around other people difficult.
쑥스럽다ssuksseureoptta: Feeling bashful and unsettled for a short time after receiving praise or special attention.
창피하다changpihada: Feeling ashamed and exposed when an error or embarrassing detail becomes known to others.

Definition in Korean

부끄럽다는 낯을 가리거나 자신의 행동을 부끄러워하여 얼굴을 돌리거나 말을 줄이는 감정을 나타내는 형용사.pu kkeu reop tta neun na cheul ka ri geo na cha si nui haeng dong eul pu kkeu reo wo ha yeo eol gu reul tol li geo na ma reul chu ri neun kam jeong eul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is a native Korean adjective, but its deeper origin is uncertain, so its connection with shyness and embarrassment is best learned as its current meaning.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, this word can cover both a lasting shy feeling and a brief embarrassed moment when attention is focused on someone.

Other meanings

  • be shyadjective
  • be ashamedadjective

Opposites

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