Learn 10 natural Korean emotion words used in daily life with simple examples.

10 Korean Words for Emotions

to feel excited (fluttering)

여행 가기 전이라 마음이 설레요.
I feel excited before the trip.

to feel comfortable, at ease

이 공간은 정말 편안해요.
This place is very comfortable.

to feel stuffy, frustrated

집에만 있으니까 답답해요.
I feel frustrated staying at home.

to miss (someone/something)

옛날 친구들이 그리워요.
I miss my old friends.

to feel unfamiliar

이 동네는 아직 낯설어요.
This neighborhood still feels unfamiliar.

to feel familiar

이제 이 길이 익숙해요.
 I’m now familiar with this road.

to feel pressured, burdened

그 부탁은 조금 부담스러워요.
That request feels a bit burdensome.

to feel proud, satisfied

오늘 목표를 다 해서 뿌듯해요.
I feel proud that I achieved everything today.

to feel empty, lonely

혼자 있으니까 좀 허전해요.
I feel a bit empty being alone.

to feel warm (emotionally)

그 말이 마음을 따뜻하게 했어요.
Those words warmed my heart.