Nuance Dictionary / Relief & Freedom
개운하다 gae-un-ha-da
Feeling deeply refreshed and cleansed, physically or mentally
What does 개운하다 mean?
개운하다 (gae-un-ha-da) means: Feeling deeply refreshed and cleansed, physically or mentally.
The glorious feeling right after stepping out of a hot shower, waking up from a perfectly deep 8-hour sleep, or drinking a hot soup that completely clears your heavy stomach. It's the total reset button for your body.
◆ The Soul of Korean Broth — The feeling after eating a hot, clear soup that miraculously cools you down.
◆ The Soul of Korean Broth — The feeling after eating a hot, clear soup that miraculously cools you down.
How it's actually used
- 아침에 샤워하고 나니까 진짜 개운하다.
achim-e syawohago nanikka jinjja gaeunhada.
I feel so refreshed after taking a morning shower.
💡 Describes physical cleanliness and lightness. - 과음한 다음 날은 매운탕으로 속을 풀어야 개운하지.
gwaeumhan daeum nareun maeuntang-euro sog-eul pureoya gaeunhaji.
The day after heavy drinking, you gotta clear your stomach with spicy fish stew to feel truly refreshed.
💡 Used when heavy fatigue or a lingering discomfort is washed away. - 아침에 샤워하고 나니까 몸도 마음도 너무 개운하다.
achime syawohago nanikka momdo maeumdo neomu gaeunhada.
Taking a shower in the morning makes both my body and mind feel so refreshed.
💡 Used to express deep physical and mental relief.