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"Excited" in Korean: 신나다
신나다sinnada
Excited in Korean is 신나다 (sinnada). 신나다 describes excited enjoyment; 긴장되다 describes nervous tension rather than this positive feeling.
Excited: an everyday statement
여행을 생각하면 신나요.yeohaengeul saenggakamyeon sinnayo.
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How to pronounce 신나다
Say it
sinnada
/sinnata/
Read 신나다 as sinnada. The spoken form 신나요 is sinnayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Excited" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 신나다sinnada | Excited Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 신나요sinnayo | Excited (polite present) Use 신나요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 신나요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 신났어요sinnasseoyo | Excited (polite past) Use 신났어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 신났어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 신나다 in real life
- 1Excited: an everyday statement
여행을 생각하면 신나요.
yeohaengeul saenggakamyeon sinnayo.
I get excited when I think about the trip.
신나요 is the present form of 신나다.
- 2Excited: a different situation
어제 공연을 보고 신났어요.
eoje gongyeoneul bogo sinnasseoyo.
I was excited after seeing the performance yesterday.
신났어요 is the past form of 신나다.
- 3Excited: a question or request
많이 신나요?
mani sinnayo?
Are you very excited?
신나요 is the present form of 신나다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 신나다
Incorrect: 신나다.
Correct: 신나요.
When practicing excited, 신나다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 신나요.
Incorrect: 어제 신나요.
Correct: 어제 신났어요.
When practicing excited, for a completed event yesterday, use 신났어요; the present form 신나요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
신나다 describes excited enjoyment; 긴장되다 describes nervous tension rather than this positive feeling. 신나요 is the polite conversational form of 신나다; 신났어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 신나다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
여행을 생각하면 신나요.
yeohaengeul saenggakamyeon sinnayo.
I get excited when I think about the trip.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 공연을 보고 신났어요.
eoje gongyeoneul bogo sinnasseoyo.
I was excited after seeing the performance yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Excited" in Korean
How do I use 신나다 in polite speech?
신나요 is the polite conversational form of 신나다; 신났어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 신나다 in a past-tense sentence?
신났어요 is the polite past form. 신나다 describes excited enjoyment; 긴장되다 describes nervous tension rather than this positive feeling.
What does 신나요 mean here?
신나요 is used for excited. For example, 여행을 생각하면 신나요. means “I get excited when I think about the trip.”
What should I remember about 신나다?
신나다 describes excited enjoyment; 긴장되다 describes nervous tension rather than this positive feeling.
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