긴장한
ginjanghan
The English word 'nervous' is translated into Korean as 긴장한 (ginjanghan).
긴장한 is used to describe a state of being apprehensive or anxious. If you want to express the action of being nervous or feeling tension, you can use the verb 긴장하다. Additionally, if a specific situation itself is causing the nervousness, the term 긴장되다 is often used to describe that situational tension. For other nuances of nervousness, 조마조마하다 signifies a sense of uneasiness, 불안하다 means to be anxious and 신경 쓰이다 means to be worried.
Meaning: apprehensive, anxious (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The form is derived from the root noun 긴장, which means 'tension'.
Which one should you use?
While 긴장한 is the adjective form, 긴장하다 is the verb form meaning 'to be nervous' or 'to feel tension'. Use 긴장되다 when you want to emphasize that a situation is making you feel nervous, rather than focusing solely on your internal state.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 긴장한 is derived from the verb 긴장하다, which means 'to be nervous' or 'to feel tension'.
How do you pronounce it?
ginjanghan
Did you know?
- In many high-pressure situations like exams, Koreans might say 심장이 쫄깃하다, which literally means 'the heart is chewy'.
- To describe someone who is naturally nervous or timid, Koreans use the term 소심하다, which literally means 'small heart'.
- The expression 긴장감이 흐르다 literally means 'tension is flowing', and is used to describe a heavy, nervous atmosphere in a room.
Examples in context
- 제가 발표하려니까 너무 긴장돼요.I'm so nervous about giving a presentation.
- 제가 첫 면접보러 가는데 차 안에서 계속 긴장돼요.I keep getting nervous in the car on my way to the first job interview.
- 발표를 앞두고 너무 긴장한 상태예요.balpyoreul apdugo neomu ginjanghan sangtaeyeyo.I am in a very nervous state before the presentation.
- 면접 때문에 긴장한 표정이에요.myeonjeop ttaemune ginjanghan pyojeong-ieyo.You have a nervous expression because of the interview.
- 그는 첫 데이트라 긴장한 것 같아요.geuneun cheot deiteura ginjanghan geot gatayo.He seems nervous because it is his first date.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are waiting for their turn to give a presentation.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 정말 긴장한 것 같아요.Dohyun ssi, jeongmal ginjanghan geot gatayo.Dohyun, you seem really nervous.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 심장이 너무 빨리 뛰어요.ne, simjangi neomu ppalli ttwieoyo.Yes, my heart is beating so fast.
- 서연 Seo-yeon심호흡을 크게 한 번 하세요.simhoheubeul keuge han beon haseyo.Take a deep breath.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고마워요. 이제 조금 괜찮아요.gomawoyo. ije jogeum gwaenchannayo.Thanks. I feel a bit better now.
