기대돼요
gidaedwaeyo
The English phrase "I am excited" is translated into Korean as 기대돼요 (gidaedwaeyo).
This phrase is used to express that someone is looking forward to a future event with pleasure.
Which one should you use?
While 기대돼요 expresses looking forward to a future event, 신나요 expresses the feeling of being excited or joyful in the present moment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal version of the phrase is 기대돼 and the formal version is 기대됩니다.
How do you pronounce it?
gidaedwaeyo
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often try to translate "excited" as 흥분돼요, but this often carries a connotation of being agitated, worked up or even sexually aroused, rather than simply looking forward to something.
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific term 설레다 for the 'fluttering' heart feeling of excitement, often used specifically for new romance or the first day of a trip.
- The word 기대 also has a completely different meaning: 'to lean on something', such as leaning against a wall.
- In Korean, the feeling of being 'excited' or 'worked up' is often linked to the word 심장 meaning 'heart', with people saying their heart is 'beating' or 'pounding'.
Examples in context
- 토요일에 저의 생일 파티가 있는데, 너무 기대돼요!My birthday party is on Saturday and I'm really excited!
- 내일 여행이 정말 기대돼요.naeil yeohaengi jeongmal gidaedwaeyo.I am really looking forward to the trip tomorrow.
- 새로 산 물건이 기대돼요.saero san mulgeoni gidaedwaeyo.I am excited about the new thing I bought.
- 다음 콘서트가 너무 기대돼요.daeum konseoteuga neomu gidaedwaeyo.I am so excited for the next concert.
Example conversation
Jieun and Dohyun are talking about a concert.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 내일 콘서트 가요?Dohyun ssi, naeil konseoteu gayo?Dohyun, are you going to the concert tomorrow?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 정말 기대돼요!ne, jeongmal gidaedwaeyo!Yes, I'm really excited!
- 지은 Ji-eun저도 너무 기대돼요.jeodo neomu gidaedwaeyo.I'm so excited too.
- 도현 Do-hyeon내일 봐요, 지은 씨.naeil bwayo, Jieun ssi.See you tomorrow, Jieun.
