Korean word

심쿵

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimkung

Meaning

  • interjectionheart flutter

Example

그의 미소에 심쿵 했어.keu ui mi so e sim kung hae sseo

His smile made my heart flutter.

Illustration for 심쿵 (heart flutter)

More examples

와, 그 표정에 심쿵!wa keu pyo jeong e sim kung

Wow, that expression made my heart flutter!

Core concept

A quick, thrilling reaction to someone's words, actions, or expression.

Common phrases

  • 와, 심쿵wa sim kung

    Wow, swoon

  • 아, 심쿵a sim kung

    Oh, swoon

Similar words

설레seolle: An exclamation for the happy, fluttering feeling of expectation or romantic possibility.
두근두근tugeundugeun: A rhythmic sound representing the lively pounding of an excited or nervous heart.
어머eomeo: A light exclamation of surprise when something happens without warning.

Definition in Korean

누군가의 행동이나 말·표정 등을 보고 갑자기 가슴이 두근거리거나 설레는 순간에 내는 감탄사.nu gun ga ui haeng dong i na mal pyo jeong teung eul po go kap jja gi ka seu mi tu geun geo ri geo na seol le neun sun ga ne nae neun kam tan sa

Word origin

심쿵 (simkung, "heart-fluttering reaction") is formed from the shortened heart-related element 심 (sim, "heart") and the sound word 쿵 (kung, "a thump").

Usage tips

  • The word often describes an unexpectedly charming moment, so it is useful for recognizing enthusiastic reactions in casual Korean.

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