설렘

This is the 17430th most frequent Korean word.


설렘

A feeling of excitement or anticipation.


Here, '설렘' refers to the feeling of joy and excitement associated with positive, emotional experiences like first love.

첫사랑에 대해 생각하면 항상 설렘이 느껴져요.

Whenever I think about my first love, I always feel excitement.


In this sentence, '설렘' is used to describe the anticipation and pleasure when traveling or facing something new.

새로운 곳으로 여행을 갈 때마다 설렘이 가득해요.

Every time I travel to a new place, I feel full of excitement.


Here, '설렘' expresses the anxious and joyful anticipation of meeting someone significant.

그 사람과의 만남을 기다리며 설렘을 감출 수 없었어요.

I couldn't hide my excitement while waiting to meet that person.