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How to Say “I’m nervous” in Korean: 긴장돼요 (ginjangdwaeyo)
긴장돼요
ginjangdwaeyo
Meaning
I’m nervous.
Usage note
Say this before exams or presentations. 긴장되다 means “to feel nervous.”
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 긴 | ㄱ+ㅣ+ㄴ | gin |
| 장 | ㅈ+ㅏ+ㅇ | jang |
| 돼 | ㄷ+ㅙ | dwae |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “긴장돼요”
- 조금 긴장돼요I’m a little nervous
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Question 1 What does “긴장돼요” mean?
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Answer: I’m nervous
Question 2 How do you say “I’m nervous” in Korean?
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Answer: 긴장돼요 ginjangdwaeyo
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