답답하다

This is the 12415th most frequent Korean word.


답답하다

"답답하다" means to feel frustrated, stifled, or suffocated.


In this context, '답답하다' conveys the feeling of a lack of air or space, leading to discomfort or a need for ventilation.

방이 너무 답답해서 문을 열었다.

The room felt so stuffy that I opened the window.


Here, '답답하다' is used to describe a person's state of emotional frustration or stress due to an unresolved issue or difficulty.

그 친구는 얼마나 답답해 보였는지 말을 꺼냈다.

My friend looked so frustrated that I decided to start a conversation.


In this sentence, '답답하다' relates to the person's emotional state, expressing discomfort or frustration stemming from an unsatisfactory situation.

문제가 해결되지 않아 정말로 답답했어요.

I felt really frustrated because the problem remained unsolved.