Korean word

설레다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseolleda

Meaning

  • verbbe excited

Example

여행 가는 날이라 아침부터 설레네요.yeo haeng ka neun na ri ra a chim bu teo seol le ne yo

I've been excited since this morning because we're going on a trip today.

Illustration for 설레다 (be excited)

More examples

첫 데이트라 아침부터 가슴이 설레요.cheot te i teu ra a chim bu teo ka seu mi seol le yo

Since it is my first date, my heart has been fluttering with excitement since this morning.

Core concept

Pleasant expectation makes the heart flutter with eager energy.

Common phrases

  • 첫 데이트에 설레다cheot te i teu e seol le da

    be excited about a first date

  • 마음이 설레다ma eu mi seol le da

    feel excited

  • 새로 산 옷에 설레다sae ro san o se seol le da

    be excited about new clothes

Similar words

두근거리다tugeungeorida: Having a heart that keeps beating quickly from nerves or anticipation.
들뜨다teultteuda: Being so full of excitement that the mind and body feel unsettled.
기대되다kidaedoeda: Looking forward to a future event with eager expectation.
떨리다tteollida: Having a body part or voice tremble from cold, fear, or nervousness.

Definition in Korean

기대나 즐거운 마음 때문에 가슴이 두근거리며 마음이 들뜨는 상태를 느끼다.ki dae na cheul geo un ma eum ttae mu ne ka seu mi tu geun geo ri myeo ma eu mi teul tteu neun sang tae reul neu kki da

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so proposed sound-based explanations should not be treated as established etymology.

Usage tips

  • This word is a natural choice for warm anticipation, while English speakers may otherwise choose excited for both positive anticipation and more general high energy.

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