충격받은
chunggyeokbadeun
The English phrase "shocked" is translated into Korean as 충격받은 (chunggyeokbadeun).
충격받은 is an adjective used to describe a person who is surprised, startled or confused. In natural conversation, however, Koreans more frequently use the verb form 충격받다 to express the state of being shocked.
Meaning: surprised, startled, confused (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a combination of 충격, which means shock or impact and 받은, which means received or gotten.
How do you pronounce it?
chunggyeokbadeun
Did you know?
- To express a state of being completely stunned or 'frozen' with shock, Koreans often use the idiom 어안이 벙벙하다, which literally describes a mouth left open in disbelief.
- The root 충격 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it originates from Chinese characters where 충 means 'strike' and 격 means 'beat'.
- In many contexts, the word 충격 can refer to a physical collision, such as a car accident, rather than just an emotional state.
Examples in context
- 그 뉴스를 듣고 너무 충격받은 것 같아요.geu nyuseureul deutgo neomu chunggyeokbanneun geot gatayo.I think I was so shocked to hear that news.
- 결과를 보고 정말 충격받은 상태예요.gyeolgwaleul bogo jeongmal chunggyeokbanneun sangtaeyeyo.I am in a truly shocked state after seeing the results.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are talking about a sudden movie plot twist.
- 민준 Min-jun결말이 너무 갑작스러워서 정말 충격받은 것 같아요.gyeolmari neomu gapjaksureowoseo jeongmal chunggyeokbadeun geot gatayo.I think I'm really shocked because the ending was so sudden.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도요. 전혀 예상하지 못했어요.jeodoyo. jeonhyeo yesanghaji mothaesseoyo.Me too. I didn't expect it at all.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨도 충격받은 표정이었어요.seoyeon ssido chunggyeokbadeun pyojeongieosseoyo.You had a shocked expression too, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요. 아직도 믿기지 않아요.majayo. ajikdo mitgiji anayo.That's true. I still can't believe it.
