Korean word

압박감

Pronunciation

Romanizationapppakkkam

Meaning

  • nounpressure

Example

마감이 가까워지면 압박감이 느껴져요.ma ga mi ka kka wo ji myeon ap ppak kka mi neu kkyeo jeo yo

As the deadline approaches, I feel pressure.

Illustration for 압박감 (pressure)

More examples

상사에게서 압박감을 받았어요.sang sa e ge seo ap ppak kka meul pa da sseo yo

I felt pressure from my boss.

Core concept

A tightening sense of burden or tension caused by demands or circumstances.

Common phrases

  • 압박감을 느끼다ap ppak kka meul neu kki da

    feel pressure

  • 압박감을 받다ap ppak kka meul pat tta

    be under pressure

Similar words

부담감pudamgam: A feeling that responsibilities or duties are weighing heavily on the mind.
스트레스seuteureseu: Strain that builds up and leaves the mind or body tired and uncomfortable.
불안감purangam: A worried feeling about what may happen that makes it hard to stay calm.

Definition in Korean

어떤 요구나 상황으로 인해 마음이 조여오며 부담이나 긴장을 느끼는 감정 상태.eo tteon yo gu na sang hwang eu ro in hae ma eu mi cho yeo o myeo pu da mi na kin jang eul neu kki neun kam jeong sang tae

Word origin

The noun combines a Sino-Korean word for pressure with a component meaning feeling, creating the idea of feeling pressure from outside demands.

Usage tips

  • It commonly describes stress linked to deadlines, responsibilities, or expectations, making it useful for everyday conversations about demanding situations.

Opposites

  • 안도감andogamreliefnoun

Related words

  • 압박apppakpressurenoun
  • 압박적apppakjjeokpressuringadjective

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