Korean word

화끈거리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwakkeungeorida

Meaning

  • verbfeel hot

Example

더운 날에는 몸이 화끈거려요.teo un na re neun mo mi hwa kkeun geo ryeo yo

On hot days, my body feels hot.

Illustration for 화끈거리다 (feel hot)

More examples

운동하고 나면 얼굴이 화끈거려요.un dong ha go na myeon eol gu ri hwa kkeun geo ryeo yo

After exercising, my face feels hot.

Core concept

A sudden wave of heat rises through the face or another part of the body, often from embarrassment or tension.

Common phrases

  • 몸이 화끈거리다mo mi hwa kkeun geo ri da

    body feels hot

  • 얼굴이 화끈거리다eol gu ri hwa kkeun geo ri da

    face feels hot

Similar words

달아오르다taraoreuda: Heat suddenly rises in the face or body, making it turn red.
붉어지다pulgeojida: The face or skin turns red.
당황하다tanghwanghada: An unexpected event makes someone lose composure and struggle to respond.
부끄러워하다pukkeureowohada: Shyness or embarrassment shows in someone's face, voice, or actions around others.

Definition in Korean

부끄럽거나 긴장해서 얼굴이나 몸의 일부가 갑작스럽게 달아오르는 상태를 나타내는 동사.pu kkeu reop kkeo na kin jang hae seo eol gu ri na mo mui il bu ga kap jjak sseu reop kke ta ra o reu neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Korean mimetic base for sudden heat with a suffix that describes a repeated or continuing sensation.

Usage tips

  • The cause is often stated with this verb, making it useful for describing a face or body that suddenly reacts to embarrassment or nervousness.

Other meanings

  • get flushedverb
  • blushverb
  • stingverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 화끈하다hwakkeunhadahotadjective
  • 화끈함hwakkeunhamheatnoun

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