Korean Conversation · Level 289
15 words
Korean word
후련하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationhuryeonhada
Meaning
- adjectiverelieved
Example
시험이 끝나서 마음이 후련하다.si heo mi kkeun na seo ma eu mi hu ryeon ha da
I feel relieved because the exam is over.
More examples
숙제를 다 끝내고 나니 속이 후련하다.suk jje reul ta kkeun nae go na ni so gi hu ryeon ha da
After finishing all my homework, I feel relieved.
Core concept
A tight inner burden falls away, leaving the mind light and calm.
Common phrases
마음이 후련하다ma eu mi hu ryeon ha da
feel relieved
속이 후련하다so gi hu ryeon ha da
feel refreshed
Similar words
홀가분하다holgabunhada: A feeling of ease comes when worries and responsibilities no longer weigh on the mind.
가뿐하다kappunhada: A feeling of physical lightness makes movement easy and comfortable.
시원하다siwonhada: A refreshing feeling comes when a problem is resolved and progress resumes.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일이 끝나거나 부담이 사라져 내적으로 안도감이 느껴지는 상태를 뜻하는 형용사.eo tteon i ri kkeun na geo na pu da mi sa ra jeo nae jeo geu ro an do ga mi neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word combines the native Korean stem huryeon, meaning an unburdened feeling, with the common hada element that forms a state word.
Usage tips
- English relieved often focuses on the end of worry, while this word can also highlight the pleasant lightness that follows a finished task.
Other meanings
- refreshedadjective
- at easeadjective
Opposites
- 답답하다tapttapadafrustratedadjective
Related words
- 후련함huryeonhamreliefnoun
- 후련해지다huryeonhaejidabecome relievedverb