No. 3,739 in Korean
설레는
"Fluttering" or "excited anticipation."
In a sentence
설레는 마음으로 여행을 준비했어요.
I prepared for the trip with an excited heart.
In this sentence, '설레는' describes the emotional state of feeling excited or filled with happy anticipation towards the action of preparing for the trip.
이번 공연은 정말 설레는 순간이 될 거예요.
This performance will truly be an exhilarating moment.
Here, '설레는' characterizes the moment associated with the performance as being thrilling or emotionally stirring.
그녀는 설레는 표정으로 나를 기다리고 있었어요.
She was waiting for me with an anticipating expression.
'설레는' in this context depicts the expression as conveying a sense of anticipation and excitement.
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