Korean word

신나다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinnada

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcited

Example

내일 여행이라서 기분이 신나요.nae il yeo haeng i ra seo ki bu ni sin na yo

I'm excited because I'm going on a trip tomorrow.

Illustration for 신나다 (excited)

More examples

콘서트에 와서 분위기가 신난다.kon seo teu e wa seo pu nwi gi ga sin nan da

I came to the concert, and the atmosphere is exciting.

Core concept

A person's spirits rise into lively excitement because something pleasant is expected or happening.

Common phrases

  • 신나는 노래sin na neun no rae

    exciting song

  • 분위기가 신나다pu nwi gi ga sin na da

    exciting atmosphere

  • 신나는 모험sin na neun mo heom

    exciting adventure

Similar words

즐겁다cheulgeoptta: A pleasant feeling that comes from having a good time.
들뜨다teultteuda: A restless, excited state that makes it hard to settle down.
설레다seolleda: Warm excitement that grows while waiting for a pleasant event.
기쁘다kippeuda: Joy felt when something good happens or a desired result is achieved.

Definition in Korean

즐거운 일이나 기대 때문에 흥분하거나 마음이 들뜬 상태를 가리키는 형용사cheul geo un i ri na ki dae ttae mu ne heung bun ha geo na ma eu mi teul tteun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact origin of this modern Korean word is uncertain, so its lively excitement is best learned as a whole expression.

Usage tips

  • It is especially natural for anticipation about plans, trips, celebrations, and good news rather than for a quiet feeling of contentment.

Other meanings

  • funadjective
  • excitingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 신남sinnamexcitementnoun

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