Pronunciation Guide
가슴이 먹먹하다[ga·seumi meokmeokha·da]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
- •"eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips
English Translation
feel choked up
Meaning & Usage
'가슴이 먹먹하다' means 'feel choked up' in English.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
- 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
- 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I learned the expression "가슴이 먹먹하다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "가슴이 먹먹하다".
Advanced
"가슴이 먹먹하다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "가슴이 먹먹하다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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