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How do you say "nervous" in Korean?
신경이 예민한
singyeong-i yeminhan
In Korean, "nervous" is 신경이 예민한.
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Pronunciation
Sin-gyeong-i ye-min-han is a three-word phrase. Stress sin-gyeong. The gyeong part has a gy blend.
Writing and usage
신경이 uses a hyphen in the romanization. It means literally nerve or mind, and 예민한 adds the feeling of being sensitive.
Example sentence
신경이 예민합니다.
I am nervous.
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How to remember 신경이 예민한
Sin-gyeong, meaning nerve, sounds like you're sincerely concerned. Add ye-min for sensitive and you have worry.
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Questions about 신경이 예민한
How do you say "nervous" in Korean?
In Korean, "nervous" is 신경이 예민한. It is a noun.
How is 신경이 예민한 written in Korean?
신경이 uses a hyphen in the romanization. It means literally nerve or mind, and 예민한 adds the feeling of being sensitive.
How is 신경이 예민한 used in a sentence?
Use 신경이 예민한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 신경이 예민합니다. (I am nervous.).
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