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“I’m so excited” in Korean: 너무 설레요 (neomu seolleyo)
너무 설레요
neomu seolleyo
Meaning
I’m so excited.
Usage note
설레다 describes a fluttering heart from anticipation or a crush. 너무 literally means “too,” but in speech it often just means “so/very.”
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 너무 | ||
| 너 | ㄴ+ㅓ | neo |
| 무 | ㅁ+ㅜ | mu |
| 설레요 | ||
| 설 | ㅅ+ㅓ+ㄹ | seol |
| 레 | ㄹ+ㅔ | le |
| 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.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 너무 | adverb | too, so | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “설레요”
- 설레요I’m so excited
Phrases with “너무”
- 너무 짜요It’s too salty
- 요즘 너무 바빠요I’ve been so busy lately
- 주인공이 너무 멋있어요The main character is so cool
- 방이 너무 추워요The room is too cold
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Answer: I’m so excited
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- 조금 긴장돼요I’m a little nervous
- 다 잘될 거예요!It will all work out
- 요즘 좀 피곤해요I’ve been a bit tired lately
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