Korean word

수줍다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsujuptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveshy

Example

친구들 앞에서 수줍어서 말을 잘 못 했어요.chin gu deul a pe seo su ju beo seo ma reul chal mot hae sseo yo

I was shy, so I couldn't speak well in front of my friends.

Illustration for 수줍다 (shy)

More examples

그녀는 수줍은 미소를 지었다.keu nyeo neun su ju beun mi so reul chi eot tta

She gave a shy smile.

Core concept

A person grows quiet and awkward when attention turns their way.

Common phrases

  • 수줍은 표정su ju beun pyo jeong

    shy expression

  • 수줍은 미소su ju beun mi so

    shy smile

  • 수줍어서 웃다su ju beo seo ut tta

    smile shyly

Similar words

부끄럽다pukkeureoptta: Feeling uneasy and ashamed about a mistake or a socially awkward moment.
쑥스럽다ssuksseureoptta: Feeling shy and uneasy when receiving praise in front of other people.
소심하다sosimhada: Holding back from bold action and worrying excessively in new situations.
내성적이다naeseongjeogida: Keeping feelings private and preferring a calm, inward-looking way of life.

Definition in Korean

주목을 받을 때 내성적으로 머뭇거리거나 말을 잘 하지 못하는 성향이나 상태를 나타내는 형용사.chu mo geul pa deul ttae nae seong jeo geu ro meo mut kkeo ri geo na ma reul chal ha ji mo ta neun seong hyang i na sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The available evidence does not establish a reliable origin or formation history for this adjective.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English words about shame, this word focuses on becoming quiet or hesitant around other people, even when nothing embarrassing has happened.

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