Korean Conversation · Level 196
15 words
Korean word
흥분
Pronunciation
Romanizationheungbun
Meaning
- nounexcitement
Example
그는 흥분을 감추지 못했다.keu neun heung bu neul kam chu ji mo taet tta
He couldn't hide his excitement.
More examples
무대에 서자 흥분 때문에 손이 떨렸다.mu dae e seo ja heung bun ttae mu ne so ni tteol lyeot tta
When I stepped onto the stage, my hands trembled with excitement.
Core concept
A strong rise of feeling or bodily energy that makes a person react more intensely than usual.
Common phrases
흥분을 감추다heung bu neul kam chu da
hide excitement
흥분을 느끼다heung bu neul neu kki da
feel excitement
Similar words
신남sinnam: A cheerful, playful feeling of excitement adds a sense of fun and liveliness.
긴장kinjang: Nervous tension can make normal speech and actions difficult at an important moment.
흥미heungmi: Interest in a subject makes it appealing and encourages further attention.
설렘seollem: A soft feeling of anticipation rises as a pleasant new experience draws near.
Definition in Korean
마음이나 몸의 상태가 강하게 들떠서 평상시와 달리 감정이나 신체 반응이 격해진 상태ma eu mi na mo mui sang tae ga kang ha ge teul tteo seo pyeong sang si wa tal li kam jeong i na sin che pa neung i kyeo kae jin sang tae
Word origin
The Sino-Korean noun 흥분 (heungbun, "strong excitement") combines 흥 (heung, "rising interest") and 분 (bun, "exerted energy"), suggesting energy that rises and intensifies reactions.
Usage tips
- This word fits both happy anticipation and uncomfortable tension, so context shows whether the feeling is pleasant or troubling.
Other meanings
- agitationnoun
Opposites
- 침착chimchakcomposurenoun
- 평정pyeongjeongequanimitynoun
Related words
- 흥분시키다heungbunsikidaexciteverb
- 흥분감heungbungamexcitementnoun