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day 68deep inside

unit 9 · feelings & character

    deep inside

    Talk about what goes on inside: wishes, resolutions, regrets, tact, and say how someone else feels with -어하다.

    today’s words

    • 엉뚱하다 eongttunghada · odd, off-the-wall, unexpected
    • 욕심 yoksim · greed; strong desire, ambition
    • 유치하다 yuchihada · childish
    • 이기적 igijeok · selfish
    • 각오 gago · resolve; being ready for the worst
    • 간절하다 ganjeolhada · earnest, heartfelt (wish)
    • 난처하다 nancheohada · awkward, in a difficult spot
    • 눈치 nunchi · tact; sensing the mood
    • 다짐 dajim · pledge, resolution (to yourself)
    • 마음가짐 maeumgajim · attitude, mindset
    • 마음먹다 maeummeokda · make up your mind, decide
    • 마음속 maeumsok · deep in your heart
    • 맘 mam · heart, mind (casual 마음)
    • 머릿속 meoritsok · inside your head, your mind
    • 바람 baram · wish, hope
    • 반성 banseong · self-reflection, regret
    • 본능 bonneung · instinct
    • 부끄러움 bukkeureoum · shyness; shame
    • 부끄러워하다 bukkeureowohada · be shy, be embarrassed
    • 속마음 songmaeum · your true feelings
    • 심리적 simnijeok · psychological, mental
    • 심정 simjeong · feelings, state of mind

    sentences

    • 갑자기 큰 부탁을 받아서 정말 난처했어요. · I was suddenly asked a big favour and really didn’t know what to do.
    • 올해는 매일 일기를 쓰겠다고 다짐했어요. · I’ve promised myself I’ll keep a diary every day this year.
    • 어제 친구에게 화를 낸 걸 반성하고 있어요. · I’m sorry I snapped at my friend yesterday.
    • 위험할 때 아이를 지키려는 건 부모의 본능이에요. · Protecting a child in danger is a parent’s instinct.
    • 시험 전날에는 심리적으로 불안해서 잠이 안 와요. · The night before an exam, I’m so anxious I can’t sleep.