How do you pronounce 애가 타다?

애가 타다 is pronounced “ae-ga-ta-da” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use 애가 타다?

Literally 'the intestines are burning'. For example: “연락이 안 돼서 엄마가 애를 태우고 계셔.” — “Mom is burning with anxiety because she can't reach you.”

애가 타다 (ae-ga-ta-da) means: Burning with anxiety and impatience while desperately waiting for something.

Literally 'the intestines are burning'. Extreme psychological impatience.

연락이 안 돼서 엄마가 애를 태우고 계셔.
Yeonragi an dwaeseo eommaga aerul taeugo gyesyeo.
Mom is burning with anxiety because she can't reach you.
💡 Often used for family members worrying about each other.
합격자 발표를 기다리느라 애가 타서 죽는 줄 알았어.
Hapgyeokja balpyoreul gidarineura ega taseo jugneun jul arasseo.
Waiting for the acceptance results was so nerve-wracking I thought I'd die of anxiety.
💡 Hyperbolic expression for extreme suspense.
면접 결과 발표를 기다리느라 온갖 생각이 들며 애가 탔다.
myeonjeop gyeolgwa balpyoreul gidarineura ongat saenggagi deulmyeo aega tatda.
Waiting for the interview results drove me crazy with anxiety and impatience.
💡 Used to describe intense psychological stress while waiting for critical news.